The picnic was everything they’d hoped for.

The table, beautifully set, sparkled in the afternoon sun.

Heavenly aromas wafted on the summer breeze.

They anxiously gathered around in anticipation of the upcoming feast.

Betty brought potato salad.

Bill made his famous meatloaf.

Sadly for them, Mildred brought a fly swatter.

Susan Gale Wickes lives in Indiana. She enjoys writing short stories, cartoon captioning contests, and the occasional picnic.