An Open Letter

Weekend Writing Prompt - #452

An open letter on his desk caught Stanley's eye. It was from his wife. Her impatient signature was obvious, even without his glasses.

"Oh Shit, what have I done now?"

He hated her notes; never saying anything nice; always a handwritten reprimand or snarky criticism.

He bent down and read the single line there.

"Stanley, dinner's in the oven. ...... I'm leaving you."

 At first, shock. Then awareness crept in.

Stanley smiled.

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The first tune I could think of that might fit nicely with this piece of flash was a a blues tune by David Bromberg recorded on his second album, "Demon in Disguise" in 1972. Here is the "Jug band Song", also known as "Doggone Evil". 

Fire and Drum

The beaters were off to his left. Their drums did not worry him; they warned him.

Fires they touched off scared him though. Fire was so unpredictable.

His tail flicked.

He had figured it out. Today, they would pay for her death and the litter she carried.

Today, some of them would become prey.

This prompt lead me to the Indian Tiger hunt movies and Tarzan jungle movies of my youth. The movies championed men who hunted for sport and took unfounded pride in their trophy kills. When I was a kid, I rooted for the tiger, the lion, Hell, pretty much any beast they found in their scopes.

Sammi Scribbles - # 451

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I remembered a song I thought would be a good fit with this post. It is a classic folk tune from Africa. No, it is not a Tiger song, it is a Lion song; still a big cat song carrying similar concerns.

The first version I heard long before The Beachboys made it hit in the mid 1960s, was on the first LP I ever bought with my own money. "The Kingston Trio from the Hungy I". As it turns out, this particular song is one of the most covered tunes on the planet; especially for A Capella groups. Pleases enjoy this version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", performed by one young woman who records it in 4 and 5 different takes, Very clever and well done ...... Enjoy.

Sweet Revenge

 Sammi Scribbles Weekend Prompt -  # 450 - "Sweet" 

Poetry or Prose - exactly 12 words

Revenge is Anger Unleashed

Never So Sweet, Never Complete

Like Forgiveness Is

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I enjoyed this one for sure. Thank you  for the prompt.

Revenge has never suited me. Once I became an adult, I shelved the petty revenge I dealt out as a child. It no longer seemed worth the time and effort. Spending time conjuring up pay back is time I can spend on other things. Of course, I have been lucky so far. I have had no incidents nor experienced deep personal pain or loss other than the usual pain and suffering of living. 

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It surprises me that there really is not many good revenge tunes that don't follow the revenge is good mentality. So, I decided to add a song from the outfit, "Playing for Change". This group remotely brings together musicians from across the globe to produce wonderful covers of favorite songs from back in the day. They are a non profit. I am not asking anyone to donate. I don't do that as a rule. But if you like the video, check out some of their other covers . Here is an excellent cover of "When the Levee Breaks", originally by Led Zeppelin.