My brother decided to take matters into his own hands. He crouched in the shadows of our backyard with a shotgun packed with rock salt. A prowler had previously invaded our home and left our nights anxiously sleepless. He had left dirt-outlined footprints that lead from the open kitchen door into our living room.
Presently, our guy appeared. Rusty took aim, missed, and hit our backdoor leaving a splintered hole. Prowler took off running followed close behind by my brother. On this day without a date, on a backstreet, dusky, a scream was heard as my brother zeroed in and met his mark in the guy’s buttocks!
In hysterics, Prowler approached a neighbor saying that a madman had tried to kill him. As my brother caught up to them, he explained the situation, and the man was detained by them both for the authorities.
Join us at dVerse Poets Pub as we write Prosery with Lisa hosting.
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rothpoetry
/ May 8, 2023A great story. Could have happened anywhere across the country these days. Love the rock salt!
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Bodhirose
/ May 8, 2023This was a true story. It was a frightening time where we were being “peeped” on at night and then he actually entered our home! That was the last straw.
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rothpoetry
/ May 8, 2023Wow! That is not good at all! Glad you were able to catch the peeper!
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ben Alexander
/ May 10, 2023no way, Gayle! Seriously?
This line made me want to cheer!
Much love,
David
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Bodhirose
/ May 11, 2023Yes, seriously, David! We all were cheering after that guy was caught…thanks for your visit. Love, Gayle
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kaykuala
/ May 8, 2023Great story line, Gayle! Amazingly a true story. It’s good that you had the upper hand. Glad to have you back Ma’am!
Hank
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Bodhirose
/ May 9, 2023Hi Hank, it was nice to pop in and join in writing a prosery…my first, and to visit you again of course. Thank you! Yes, it was a true story. My poor brother was brave to go through all of that stress for us.
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msjadeli
/ May 8, 2023Gayle, that is so terrifying that Prowler kept coming back. I admire your brother for protecting you and he and your home. Some people have to learn the hard way. Happy you decided to write your first Prosery and hope to see you again real soon at dVerse 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ May 9, 2023Yes, it was terrifying, Lisa. I actually had nightmares about it for years. The prosery was fun and I’d like to try it again. Thanks for sharing it with me. xoxo
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msjadeli
/ May 9, 2023Gayle, I can see where it would stick with you. It sounds like the nightmares have ended, which is a blessing.
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Bodhirose
/ May 9, 2023Yes, they ended and it was a blessing for sure. Thank you, Lisa.
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M Jay Dixit
/ May 9, 2023Frightening story but I like that in the end everything was alright.
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Bodhirose
/ May 9, 2023I’m glad that it ended all right too. Thanks for coming by, I appreciate your comment.
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kim881
/ May 9, 2023I didn’t know you could do so much damage with rock salt!
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Bodhirose
/ May 9, 2023I guess you can…who knew?!
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Helen
/ May 9, 2023What a great way to stop an intruder in his tracks! Well done …
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Bodhirose
/ May 9, 2023I’ll say…and thank you!
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Renee Espriu
/ May 10, 2023I like this story, Gayle. You never know how life’s twists and turns will cause your footsteps to go down a path you’d never dreamed you’d go. Hope you are well.
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Bodhirose
/ May 11, 2023Hi Renee…so true! I am well and hope you are also. xoxo
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