There Once Lived A Woman Named Jell-O Jiggler


There once lived a woman made of Jell-O. She jiggled and wiggled 
as she walked.  Invisible to most she was as clear as a window pane.  
She often wore her heart on her sleeve and ended the day with washed
up colors, kind of like gelatin in hot water.  
You can only imagine what happened each time it rained.  Bit by bit
she would dissolve, all gelatin molecules and no grit. 

Her collagen did bind but didn't stick, for often she cooled but rarely 
bonded with another.  She lacked courage and brave so they named her 
Jello-Mellow.  She craved sweeteners such as aspartame and sugar, 
and when she didn't get the accolades, she got very very sad. 

There once lived a lady with vibrant colors who got washed out by life. 
She was a Jell-O Jiggler left at the bottom of the pan too long.  Cut into more
shapes and sizes then I could remember. She lived in a box and never 
got to see the world. Until one day a good soul took her home. 
Together they stuck like two Jell-O Jigglers in one heart shaped box. She was kept out of the rain and she lit up like sunshine.  

There once was a woman named Jell-O Jiggler, who traded her Jello for 
a dollop of ice cream.  You can only imagine what happened when it 
rained ! Well that is a story for another day, Heh ! 

                The End.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Rodgers Avatar
June 6, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Dear Rose, your story made me smile and cringe at the same time, and only you could turn Jell-O into a symbol for all the ways we feel fragile, unseen, or washed out by life. I love how you found hope in the end, that sweet heart-shaped box of belonging. You light up even the rainiest days. Spring Blessings, My Dear Rose, Daniel
Rose  Avatar
June 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
You have the kind of comments that bind Daniel, and make me smile, thank you
Buhagiar Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Give me more. You enthralled me with your hilarious narrative. I love ice=cream but must desist. Hugs.
Rose  Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I am planning on working on ice cream next lol, thanks for reading dear Vic,
Brotherton Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
What a wonderful and funny story.
Rose  Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I'm just having a little jiggly fun,
Goldsmith Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
What a creative/fun write you have here. Will there be a part 2??? Love the the fun and colorful picture. Have a fun day writing away.........
Rose  Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Yes I might just do that, give you a part too, about the ice cream lady lol
Narain Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Funny story, nice poem.
Rose  Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Glad you enjoyed it Jay, have a great day !
Andresen Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
- An entertaining story... fun to read, Vie Rose... many thanks :) - hugs
Rose  Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Glad you enjoyed it Anne, maybe I'll write about the icecream lady
Empress Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Not sure why this made me smile sweet rose! Hah! I especially love how you described her walk! Lol thats so clever! And how this jello mellow was named is also so creative! Brilliant write really! I will wait for that story too, what happened then. Pleasure reading this fun, soulful and artistic storytelling! you are so talented! Sending you light always
Rose  Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Glad you enjoyed this Ink, who knows maybe I will write a sequel to it, lol
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