So, I was thinking you can't win (a war, a game, a contest, a prize) if you don't show up, but what contest would be fun to write about?
Well, it is officially titled a Sundae Skirmish
I have been reading the latest Alysha Forresr book, In Good Company, by MCA Hogarth, and I thought the women in that feminic crew would definitely enjoy a Sundae Skirmish. So, you get another bit of fanfic.
And dinner's ready, so I'll have to record it later.
Sundae Skirmish
Deirdre M Murphy
D A
The women of the Stardancer were fussy
D
Mapping empty space was boring work
G D
Running battle sims made them hungry
A D
“Let’s have a contest!” said a wolfine clerk
G D
“The scavenger hunt was weeks ago”
A D
“I miss making snow cats” someone else said
G D
“Me too, but on ship there’s nowhere for snow,
A D
Why don’t we have an ice cream skirmish instead!”
We’ll hold the competition on Sunday
And make small fanciful sundaes to share
Everyone can vote, so we can all play
And the winners get steel flowers for their hair
The genies ran overnight making ice creams
And fancy toppings, nuts, and fine chopped fruit
Everyone filled tiny cups with their sweet dreams
With so many sundry sundaes, it was a hoot!
A D
“Cinnamon and chocolate! I love this one.”
G D
“Look at this one with cream and berries bright!”
G D
“You’ve got to taste the one with candied flowers!”
A D
The women were tasting and debating all night.
When all the tiny cups were in recycling
And all the women too full to eat any more
The computer tallied up all their voting
Tied for first place were ten and four
The fabricators had to make more trophies
All in all, the event was a big success
“Should we do this again!” They all said “Yes, Please!
We need at least one more to choose whose is best!”
Copyright ©2022 Deirdre M Murphy (2/27/22) #Sundae #skirmish s022722 #showup
An homage to MCA Hogarth’s Alysha Forrest books. In the later books, Alysha is the captain of a feminic millitary starship named the Stardancer
@chipwithrow Mar 2022
I'm now intrigued to read these books! (Fan fic songs often do that for me, but then I forget to follow up!)
Great lyrics - glad they got some music! I like the easygoing guitar/drum combo, and you have such an expressive storytelling voice. Good one!
@miga Mar 2022
'making snow cats" made for an interesting mental picture. Are they like snow angels or like snow men? I don't know the books, but it sounds like everyone won, which is quite possible when tasting sundaes. Battle sims make me hungry too =D
@dudachris Feb 2022
Looking forward to hearing it Deirdre!
@dzdandcunfsd Feb 2022
Great story! and its got me wishing a sundae would magically appear for me.
@jwhanberry Feb 2022
Great fantasy story. A joy to read. Wonderful Sundae Skirmish
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
This is a creative and unique take on the prompt. I love all of the vivid details. Great story telling of a wonderfully positive and festive story!
@carleybaer Feb 2022
I would very much like to be at this ice cream party.
@keithcuts Feb 2022
that sounds like tons of fun. I want my invite to the eating party!lol
clever take on the prompt! i was hoping you would write about sundaes.
clear communication set the stage and scene and the vividness of your writing did the whole scent justice in a big way!
nice job on this one!