Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Self Preservation

















Self Preservation


"Edna, where's the bloody salt?" his irate indignation
Although the doctor stated: "Please consume with moderation"
She handed him the shaker, gave no voice to reservation
For wisdom speaks in silence and it's called self preservation


Thank you (again) to Magpie Tales for the image.

14 comments:

Louise said...

Very, very clever! Words to be remembered!

Elaine said...

I like the idea of her not giving him the salt for his health and well being, then giving him the salt for her emotional health and well being.

RJ Clarken said...

Wow! Well written, but scary!

RJ Clarken said...

Elaine - that's what I meant by scary. It all depends on interpretation, but to have to be in that position in the first place...

Elaine said...

I didn't think of it that way, but you're right. Oh the irony. Salt, the original (and the best) preservative is killing him, but saving her! Scary indeed!

Lolamouse said...

Oh, you're on a roll with the word play on this prompt! Very clever! I can hear my parents in this one!

rel said...

Elaine,
"For wisdom speaks in silence"
Ain't it the truth!
rel

Other Mary said...

Oh, that's very clever!

Unknown said...

What a cute piece,in addition to being wise.

Chrissy said...

loved this!

Tess Kincaid said...

Love it.

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Oh, I soooo relate to this one. Nice mag!

Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

cute.

Martin said...

A clever piece.

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