Mom told me not to,
but when Jimmy handed me a firecracker
I took it.
Other kids were holding them.
I wanted to be cool, too.
Mom told me not to and
I should’ve listened.
My guide dog is cool, though.
Dependence Day
Author: The Abject Muse
Susan Marie Shuman is an author and freelance writer/editor who currently resides in the wilds of Birmingham, AL. She shares her life with four spoiled cats, several friends (not all of them imaginary) one husband and one step-son. When she's not working, Susan enjoys horseback riding, reading, taking her cats for a spin in their pet stroller, and taking naps. An ex-bartender, recovering crash test dummy and all-around late bloomer, Susan graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2004 with a BA in English. She minored in Russian. Long-range goals include visiting Israel, the Czech Republic and Liechtenstein. Susan is also planning to launch a micronation which would be called either Suzannistan or Eastern Suzanorovia. View all posts by The Abject Muse
