Betsy Horvath

Category: My Stuff

  • Ode To A Stink Bug

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    Here the Palatial Horvath Estate, we’ve entered the season no one ever talks about – The Invasion Of The Stink Bug season. Earlier today as I was sitting and listening to the latest batch of my insect companions buzz around, I was moved to write some poetry (of course). And thus I am proud to present…

     

     

    Ode To A Stink Bug

     

    O Stink Bug, O Stink Bug
    High up on the wall,
    How can you walk
    Upside down and not fall?

    How did you find your way
    Into my home?
    How did you come here?
    Why do you roam?

    You buzz through the air
    With the greatest of ease
    I leap up to catch you,
    But no. You just tease.

    At last when between my
    Hands I you clasp,
    You release such a stink
    It makes me quite gasp.

    O stink bug, O stink bug,
    You’re eating my food
    And using my towels
    Now isn’t that rude?

    Do you walk on my face
    While I’m asleep?
    And under my blankets
    Do you then creep?

    I thought you were one,
    Now I find there are two.
    No, wait three…no four
    Oh what can I do?

    My house is the site
    Of a stink bug attack
    The more I throw out
    The more they fight back.

    So okay I give up.
    I guess that I’m through
    O stink bug, I’ll never
    Be rid of you!!

     

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  • Thou, Which Art But Air (fantasy short story)

    I thought I would share another short story with you today.  This one’s a fantasy (I guess) and it originally appeared in Potpourri Magazine back in 1993 (although I’ve reworked it a bit since then).

    Click either the image or the link to read.  I hope you enjoy it!

     

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    Thou, Which Art But Air

     
     

    PS – If you like, please check out my updated short story page.  I’ve changed things up so I won’t be using .pdf files anymore, and I like the way it’s turning out so far.  More stories to come!  🙂

     
     

  • Little Voices (A Free SF Short Story)

    After a bit of thought, I’ve decided to post some of my short stories here on the blog.   Your mileage may vary, but I find them entertaining.  🙂

    This is one of my favorites.  I wrote it a while ago, and I was apparently feeling quite disgruntled about the number of pastries people were bringing into the office.  Let this be a lesson to you!

    I hope you enjoy “Little Voices”.

     

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    Click to read “Little Voices”

     

    PS – I’m planning on revising the “extras” tab to group stores together in a different way.  In the meantime, I apologize if you can’t open the .pdf file.  I’m hoping it won’t be an issue after I figure out what I’m doing.  🙂