If you’re a writer or artist of any kind a little challenge can help get those creative juices flowing again. Susanna Leonard Hill is hosting a Valentine’s Day writing contest and below is my contribution. Wish me luck 🙂
Valentines Dad in a Rush
By Erin Buhr
186 words
Happy Valentine’s Day Dad
Good Morning son.
But I can’t celebrate now
– going for a run.
Write valentine’s now Dad?
No. Have to shower.
Yeah PU Dad.
Be clean and dressed in an hour.
Read a book to me Dad?
No. Running late.
Okay, Dad.
Later bud. It is a date.
Heart pancakes please please Dad?
Time for cereal at the most.
Aw come on Dad.
How about jam and heart toast?
Time for catch Dad?
Sorry son. My coffee’s hot.
Now Dad?
Oops! It’s later than I thought.
Quick game Dad?
Nope. Time for coat and shoes.
Hat too Dad?
Sure. You choose.
Can I come too Dad?
When you’re older.
How big Dad?
At least grown to my shoulder.
Oh. Ok. Bye bye Dad.
Plop. Sigh. Gentle tug.
Sorry son.
I forgot a hug.
I love you Dad to the stars.
I love you too, to the moon.
Ooey gooey pink and red
Valentines this afternoon?
I don’t know if I care about that
All the red and pink and hearts.
I don’t care what we do,
I just want to play with you.
This makes me think of my son. Great job! Good luck!
Thanks so much Gregory.
I think every child lives in hope of time with dad or mom. Lovely story, and I wish you well with it.
Thanks so much Lynn! I think you are right.
Reminds me so much of the Cat’s in the cradle. A good reminder to take time. Other stuff will always be there. Sweet story. Good luck!
Thanks so much Jilanne!
So glad Dad came back for the hug! Good luckl
Thanks so much for reading Nancy.
Reminds me of Harry Chapin’s song – Cats in the Cradle. So hard to slow those parents down sometimes. Hope he gets to play for Valentines Day. Good luck.
I never would have thought of that comparison but I love it. Thanks for reading Maria.
Hi Erin – oh how sad … how often we forget to play … an essential for all of us – congratulations on your story … cheers Hilary
http://positiveletters.blogspot.ca/2018/02/the-robin-who-hedges-her-choices.html
Thanks for reading Hilary!
Oh, gosh, Erin! So much hope! Beautifully done! I hope he and his dad got to spend some special time together! Thanks for joining in the Valentiny fun!
Thanks Susanna. It was a fun challenge.