Watch out for The Birdie

         a worm peeks out
         from underground
         perceives
         rain-soaked grass
         (thinks), ‘Come out?’
           ~ I’m not an asp
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Borg Avatar
September 3, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Humerous? Funny? Yes! Typical Gershon.
Rodgers Avatar
September 3, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Hello Gershon, this is vintage you, a whole tiny drama in one blink of a worm’s eye. Love the humor tucked inside the hesitation, and that last line lands with your trademark grin. A fun, clever little moment. Blessings, Daniel
Lawless Avatar
September 3, 2026 at 5:20 AM
and the Robin says "I love a thinking worm"
Rodrigues Avatar
September 3, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Trepidation of the worm…is there a little wordplay at the end?
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