They all came. Peter Piper, Simple Simon, Bo Peep, Miss Muffet, Jack and Jill. The old woman who lived in a shoe brought all her children. The cat played his fiddle, while the dish and spoon drummed a solemn beat, as the cow eyed the waning moon, gauging her leap.
Bob Thurber is the author of six books. Regarded as a master of Flash and Micro Fiction, his work has appeared in Esquire and other magazines, been anthologized 60 times, received a long list of awards, and been utilized in schools and colleges throughout the world. He resides in Massachusetts. Visit his website at BobThurber.net.
Love it! xx
Delightful! Made me smile.
One of my favorites! Well done, Mr. Thurber!
Always great.
I love this story!
Good to see you back! Sweet, and appropriately sad.