Time for Prosery in the Pub ~ Lisa offers a line from Dudley Randall's "Ballad of Birmingham" as inspiration for our prose ~ But that smile was the last smile to come upon her face.
Friday afternoon. Time for Susie to retrieve her guitar, head over to Oakview Senior Living community, sing for the residents. Perennially happy, a smile on her face ~ but that smile was the last smile to come upon her face ~ on THIS Friday!
Midway through Susie's soulful rendition of "You are My Sunshine" two mischievous canines [permission granted to attend when leashed] decided it was time to break free.
Soon the scene turned into a chaotic canine caper. The audience erupting in laughter as the adorable dogs raced toward the stage. Susie found herself with leather wrapped 'round her legs ~ dropping the guitar, tumbling to the floor, dogs dancing gleefully around her.
Residents were in stitches, staff couldn't contain their mirth, Susie scrambled to regain control. ~ Within minutes bindings unraveled, dogs reunited with giggling owners ~ singing continued ~ and a strict NO DOGS ALLOWED policy established!
Of course something that has the residents joyous and laughing must be banned. I feel sorry for Susie, but if she wasn't hurt in the tumble, please let the pooches stay! Fun story, Helen, a bright spot on a gloomy (with good reason) poetry trail.
ReplyDeleteDearest Helen,
ReplyDeleteGuess Susie did not get hurt by this tumble to the floor.
I've walked the dogs of a friend, she had two on a leash and I had one. Once when I arrived at her home, the dogs were so excited that they wrapped my legs with their leashes and of course I fell to the floor, outside on the steps to the kitchen area. Not hurt but hilarious with all their 'kisses' when I got finally at their level! A love knot... One was a giant Schnauzer, an Airedale and a big red poodle.
Hugs,
Mariette
Ha, I am not sure that Susie's singing brought as much joy to the residents as the havoc of canines
ReplyDeleteLast smile "~ for a while" --- And you put a big smile on my face with this clever and funny use of the prompt, Helen. I could see it happening and can imagine that was the most fun that community had "~ for a while"!! :)
ReplyDeleteVery funny! I could see this happening!
ReplyDeleteYou always manage to dredge up old memories. "You are my sunshine" is playing through my head now and probably will all day! Those dogs could've been howling with joy.
ReplyDeleteHate it when they do that! Enjoyed your delightful take, Helen.❤️🙏🏻
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