Jurassic Encounter:Pterodactyl

A field trip to the new History Museum sounded like fun. We boarded the bus as soon as the school day had begun. I was excited, thinking seeing dinosaurs would be as cool as Jurassic Park movies where the scary T Rex held rule. I wandered off after eating lunch, looking for a bathroom but the head I found was crowned with an orange plume. I screamed! It squawked, and beady eyes stared at me. Unable to move, I closed my eyes tight, so I wouldn't see. I felt its warm breath on my neck and heard its wings flap. My first instinct was to run, but I really needed to crap. Sharp claws scratched the skin on my arms and my back, then it screeched with a fiery roar that burned my backpack. I fell to the ground, hoping it would think that I was dead but I squinted enough to see the orange plume on its head. It circled me twice, then flew away. To where, I didn't care because I was alive, although it had scorched all of my hair. No one believed my story, not even Mr. Tom, my teacher. He said dinosaurs are extinct and I didn't see such a creature, then rolled his eyes at me and I think he nearly went beserk when I said, "and then a flaming pterodactyl ate my homework!" January 29,2021 ...and then a flaming pterodactyl ate my homework contest Sponsored by: John Lawless

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Date: 2/27/2021 3:45:00 PM
Dropping back to say many congrats Jenna:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 2/27/2021 5:49:00 AM
Back to say congratulations on the win Jenna! Linda
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Date: 2/26/2021 9:13:00 AM
stalked by an escapee from the natural history museum. Enjoyed the story and the way you worked the contest theme into the final line. thanks for participating in the contest
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Date: 2/4/2021 7:58:00 PM
Hello Jenna … you have a great imagination and it’s so refreshing to read it with the way the world is today - thanks again Jenna - Lindsay
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Jenna Logan
Date: 2/5/2021 1:49:00 AM
What imagination? I've first hand knowledge of those beasts? LOL Thank you, Lindsay.
Date: 1/30/2021 7:22:00 AM
Another terrific write Jenna. You keep bouncing them out and I'll keep enjoying them! Best wishes for the contest! Linda
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/30/2021 8:24:00 AM
ha ha ha. Linda, you have a deal and thanks!
Date: 1/29/2021 12:16:00 PM
Not surprised that Mr. Tom didn't believe your story, Jenna. You had fun with this entry and it shows. A delight to read. Best wishes for a big win in John's creative contest! Hugs, Carolyn
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/30/2021 2:42:00 AM
It did sound like a homework excuse, but the scorched hair would've been a clue. Thanks for leaving your kind comments, Carolyn.
Date: 1/29/2021 9:00:00 AM
Fantastic. A great story on the contest and hope you will place high. ~~
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/30/2021 2:41:00 AM
Thank you very much, Victor.
Date: 1/29/2021 6:17:00 AM
what a fabulous imagination you have jenna... i would have believed your tale lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/30/2021 2:41:00 AM
ha ha No, you wouldn't have, but thanks for saying so. Thank you for reading me, Jan.
Date: 1/29/2021 6:08:00 AM
Very creative, Jenna. Kudos for your imagination. You are gifted with your rhymes and story telling skills. All the best.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/30/2021 2:40:00 AM
Thanks ever so much for liking this one, Vijay.
Date: 1/29/2021 4:58:00 AM
Enjoyed your verse Jenna, and for the record I believe you lol. Good luck and enjoy your weekend. Tom
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Date: 1/29/2021 5:22:00 AM
lol I knew you would. I chose my teacher's name because of you. Thanks for the read and comments, Tom.
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