Sunday, October 30, 2011

Dear John



Well, not really John of course...
Dear Superman,

We've been together for a long time now. But,
it just isn't working anymore
for me

You have many good qualities like

your big, broad shoulders,
baby blue eyes
and sterling character -
always fighting for
TRUTH, JUSTICE and the AMERICAN WAY

And, you really know how to
sweep a girl off her feet.

But Baby, I can't take it anymore...
I know you try, but I'm just
so frustrated with that
faster-than-a-speeding-bullet thing.

I hope we can still be friends.
But don't call.

Sincerely, Lois

This foolishness was written in response to a prompt from Magpie Tales.  It's a great site, go see for yourself! Also submitted to dVerse for thier cartoon topic. 
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40 comments:

  1. MartinOctober 30, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Wow, pure Kryptonite!

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  2. Other MaryOctober 30, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    lol - Thanks Martin!

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  3. Kay L. DaviesOctober 30, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Hilarious! I love it!

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  4. Pat HattOctober 30, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    haha Holy CRAP Batman you tore poor Superman down, I'm sure Wonder Woman would frown and The Flash would go out on the town. With Green Arrow and Green Lantern too, Along with Martian Manhunter in their crew.

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  5. SiouxOctober 30, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Mary--This was a hoot! I imagine women will be laughing more than the men. (They might see too much of themselves in the "faster-than-a-speeding-bullet" description.)

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  6. Laurie KolpOctober 30, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Cute, but I'm sure Lois will buckle.

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  7. kelvin s.m.October 31, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    ...such fun to read.. you always have way with words and make it your own..liked the arrangements you made here! great take!(:

    ~Kelvin

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  8. JinksyOctober 31, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Hehehe! A Dear John letter with class!

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  9. NankaOctober 31, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Great fun write!! :) Could be shattering for the superhero's fans!!

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  10. Doctor FTSEOctober 31, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Very good take on the prompt, but he's probably going too fast to notice.

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  11. Other MaryOctober 31, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Kay - Thanks!

    Pat - lol, it was a nice 'dear john' letter....

    Sioux - lol, you're probably right

    Laurie - meh...just another a guy in tights

    Thanks Kelvin

    Jinksy - yes...she was nice about it, lol

    Nanka - lol, yes...Marvel will prob. not do an issue about this issue!

    Doc - lol, you could be right

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  12. Isabel DoyleOctober 31, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    hmm - was everything he did so fast? no wonder Lois got put off ...

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  13. Jingle Poetry At Olive GardenOctober 31, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    you speak for me, a big deal.

    brilliant write.

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  14. kelvin s.m.October 31, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    ..hello Miss Mary! i've read your comment and i really appreciate your honesty and time reading my recent post.. i actually encourage everyone to point out any errors i might have committed in posting my works for i consider 'em as valuable tips to help me grow and improve as a writer so thanks a ton for your honest feedback!(:

    Brightest blessings!(:

    ~Kelvin

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  15. Other MaryOctober 31, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Thank you Isabel and Gooseberry G!

    Kelvin - It's always a treat to read your posts. I'm glad the comment was taken in the spirit intended. Cheers, and blessings to you as well.

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  16. HelenaOctober 31, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    lol.......now THAT'S what I call a real heroINE!

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  17. Brian MillerOctober 31, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    bwhahaha...faster than a speeding bullet...slow down baby take you time...smiles.

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  18. Brigid O'ConnorOctober 31, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Clever but she'll never post it!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I've had a few Machiavellian ones(got rid of them fast), I might like to try a Superman...as long as he agreed not to try to save me. I'll cover that. ~Mary

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  20. Carrie Van HornOctober 31, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Tooo funny....i love this one Mary! ;-)

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  21. Other MaryNovember 2, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Lena - lol, yes...good call!

    Brian - ;-)

    Brigid - Haha - ya never know!

    FrankandMary - lol, good on ya Mary!

    Carrie - Thanks Carrie. I figured it was time for a funny one.

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  22. Ginny BrannanNovember 2, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Ah Mary, just love your clever, somewhat warped sense of humor. A perfect 'Dear John' (or 'Superman' as the case may be!)
    "...faster-than-a-speeding-bullet thing..."
    Still chuckling!!

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  23. Dave KingNovember 3, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Not sure about the speeding bullet... loved it, though!

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  24. ShaistaNovember 3, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Oh dear, poor ol Supe. No one took time to explain how contrary women are - why are we so contrary? But I am so glad we are.
    Which is probably why Laurie's right... Lois just might buckle...:)

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  25. Other MaryNovember 4, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Ginny - Thanks, I know I'm a little warped... :o)

    Dave - Thank you...yes, none of us are too sure about that speeding bullet!

    Shaista - Hey, thanks for the read, and for following. Who us contrary? Naaah! lol

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  26. The Blog of BeeNovember 4, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    How original - wish I'd thought of that. Great piece!

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  27. Other MaryNovember 5, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Aw, thanks Bee!

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  28. ScarletDecember 3, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I like a woman who knows her own mind and knows when to throw down the gloves ~ I enjoyed this ~

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  29. Brian MillerDecember 3, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    haha i remember this one...too fun...perhaps if you got a kryptonite nighty it might slow him down just a bit..smiles...

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  30. ClaudiaDecember 3, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    haha...too much superman in a relationship can be just too much.. take it slowly and imperfect is my motto..smiles

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  31. author.nara.maloneDecember 3, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Laughing. You got me. I did not see that coming. Lol.

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  32. hedgewitchDecember 3, 2011 at 5:55 PM

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  33. hedgewitchDecember 3, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    HA! Maybe Lois needs to take that kryptonite anklet off at night? Just sayin.

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  34. Rosemary Nissen-WadeDecember 3, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Love it, and I can so relate! I have also submitted pieces on both Lois and Superman for this prompt.

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  35. MaryDecember 3, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Loved this, Other Mary. I bet Superman was not used to being rejected. LOL. Visiting from dVerse.

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  36. barbaraDecember 4, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Poor old Soupy. No wonder he waited so long before he made his move.

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  37. John (@bookdreamer)December 4, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Just tell him Flash has the same problem...

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  38. Other MaryDecember 4, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Thanks all for reading this oldie :o)

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  39. Cathy FeasterDecember 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    hahaha...faster than a speeding bullet would get annoying. "let's be friends, but don't call" That was great!

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  40. Other MaryDecember 8, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Caty - lol, yes ;-) and thanks!

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