Just stopping by to post my entry for the Spring Fling Kidlit contest! Many thanks to Ciara O'Neal and Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez for this fun opportunity.
The contest guidelines are to write a short (150 words or fewer) story for children based on a spring-themed GIF. A couple of weeks ago, I came up with an epic, GIF-based tale while my 2 year old napped...only to realize I had ignored the rule about using a springtime theme. *facepalm*
The aforementioned toddler is napping again, so I'm posting my revamped story now. My GIF is from giphy.com. Hope you enjoy!
SPRING CHICKEN
By Jesse Anna Bornemann
(107 words)
(107 words)
Bertha thought her henhouse life
Was something of a bore.
She couldn't simply hunt and peck—
She needed something more.
She realized she couldn't fly
(At least, not very far).
Nor could she steer a motorboat
Or drive the farmer's car.
Other chickens might have moped,
But Bertha didn't whine.
Instead, one sunny day in May,
She found a ball of twine.
She made two shiny spirals, then
Attached them to her feet.
Bertha clucked in pure delight,
"My life is now complete!"
No longer does she feel cooped up—
Now, Bertha struts with pep,
For she's a true spring chicken
With a bounce in every step!
That made me smile! I love Bertha's determination and that last stanza was awesome!
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