Paula Swanson Poet Narrative

The Diary of Lord Kellington (12)

Crystal, my flea bitten nuisance of a kitten, brought me a little token of affection tonight.
I deplore mice.
Even dead ones.
Filthy buggers.

But, there sat Crystal.  Mouse at her feet, mewing at me.  As if to say
"See, I love you, even if you are a blood lusting monster of the dark."

I admit, she only mewed once.  But I am certain, that is what she meant.

So as not to hurt her feelings, I donned on of my least favorite pairs of gloves and 
picked the rancid vermin up.
But I drew the line of pretending to eat it!

I must remember to burn those gloves.

Odd.  The candle on my desk sputters.  There is a breeze.  Although the door to my lair 
was tightly shut.
There is only on other way in or out.  That would be the  small tunnel I dug for Crystal.  
So that she may come and go as she pleases.
Ah.  But here rests my cantankerous little fiend upon my lap.  
The breeze brings with it a scent.  One I know all to well.  
Blood.
My lair has been breeched.
Time to hunt.

~Lord Kellington

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Kabuteng P.Ink K. November 2, 2010 at 2:06 AM that was cute, him wearing gloves to hold that dead mouse-- ;) but eep who is the next victim??

Audrey Haick October 25, 2010 at 11:30 AM Awesome work, Paula! I need to go back and read from the Ist! Will begin as soon as time permits me to. Love to you, Audrey

Nette Onclaud October 25, 2010 at 10:32 AM You did it again, paula.. a wickedly charming narrative.. warmest, nette

Carolyn Devonshire October 25, 2010 at 9:59 AM I left a comment on your blog, Paula. You should be publishing this series in your local newspaper. It would be a great way to get everyone in the Halloween spirit! Love, Carolyn