Living In The Presents

Posted on January 23, 2012 12:05 am under Microfiction
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Awaiting Gifts
Shrek and Fiona always brought presents, when they returned from their travels. Donkey couldn’t wait. (102)

Hygiene Shifts
Donkey used to have such a brilliant smile. “His breath is worse than an ogre’s”, Fiona confided to Shrek. (106)

Causing Rifts
“Dental floss and toothpaste?” Donkey muttered, as he futilely searched the gift bags for his favorite coffee and cigarettes. (126)

Tears and Sniffs
Donkey wailed his disappointment. Shrek blustered, while Fiona tried to sooth. She even offered to paint his toenails. Not her best idea. (138)

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11 Responses to “Living In The Presents”

  1. Jim Says:
    January 23rd, 2012 at 12:29 am

    Love the first one, GMa ~~ Donkeys are a lot like children, they like presents when their owners return from holiday. :)
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  2. Anthony North Says:
    January 23rd, 2012 at 3:27 am

    Enjoyed all your Shrek adventures.

  3. SparkleFarkle Says:
    January 23rd, 2012 at 8:07 am

    Wow! A shrekky “horse” of a different colour. LOL! Good show!

  4. Akelamalu Says:
    January 23rd, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Oh I love donkey and I loved all your microfictions too. :)

  5. Pat Says:
    January 23rd, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Another funny, fearsome foursome, Grandma! My favorites are 1st – Tears and Sniffs (especially the last line) and 2nd – Causing Rifts – especially the donkey searching for his favorite coffee and cigarettes. I had zoomed in on his bad teeth, too.

  6. Pooch Says:
    January 23rd, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Dental hygiene and a bit of polish on the toes can lift anyone’s spirit!!
    ;)

  7. aynzan Says:
    January 23rd, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    The donkey carries the heavy burden off the shoulder…

  8. Kay L. Davies Says:
    January 23rd, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    I love Donkey! He cracks me up. I also love your title “Living in the Presents”!
    K

  9. Lisa Ricard Claro Says:
    January 23rd, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Aw, I love Shrek and company! Nice use of the photo this week Grandma!

  10. LadyInRead Says:
    January 23rd, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    My favorite one – the first and the last one in the foursome:)

  11. Fit and Fashion Mom Says:
    January 25th, 2012 at 7:06 am

    poor donkey