Her Terror

Through a veil of anxiety, sharply cuts her moan of terror. Alone, her expelling breath reveals the place where she is hiding. Across the room again the sound- - a playful mouse scurrying.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 4/7/2011 2:30:00 AM
My grandmother is the elephant in this story=0) Nice~
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Date: 3/31/2011 2:49:00 AM
Good One Charles. What a vivid picture. I am always amazed at peoples reaction to a little mouse. I should think it would be the mouse that dies of fright. Re: Clan of the Cave Bears - I have read all of Jane Awl's Books. What an adventure she took me on. Must say, favorite books for me. Lainie
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Date: 3/29/2011 7:47:00 AM
Ohh I just LOVE this^^!!!
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Date: 3/24/2011 12:08:00 PM
To a Mouse - Robert Burns. Great Sijo, Charles. Elaine
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Date: 3/21/2011 2:56:00 PM
the punch is always in the end... well done with winning wishes, charles! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 3/19/2011 11:32:00 PM
Hey, charles. just stopping by here again to say hi. I really liked this one!
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Date: 3/19/2011 1:30:00 PM
love it
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Date: 3/19/2011 1:28:00 AM
hahaha. just a mouse. But that sure can be terrifying!!
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Date: 3/18/2011 11:52:00 PM
Would be my terror too Charles.. unique and original entry for Adeleke's contest.. good luck .. amazing piece ...
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