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Green

Green is for the one-dollar bill that I spent on my lunchtime soda.

Green is for the six inches of grass that I had to mow before the HOA enforcement squad descended upon my home.

Green is for the drink Scotty provided to the Andromedan in an effort to overstimulate him into submission, or unconsciousness, whichever came first.

Green is for Kermit the Frog, who still doesn’t have it easy.

Green is for Kryptonite, ever the nemesis of Superman.

Green is for the aloe vera gel which soothed my overexposed skin after a very long day at the beach.

Green is for McIlhenny Tabasco sauce, its zestiness providing a boost to my otherwise less-than-appetizing slice of cheese pizza.

Green is for Spock’s blood, the second most often-used difference uttered by Dr. McCoy, after “pointy-eared”, in comparing Vulcans to humans.

Green is for the eyes of the maidens who Lo Pan sought to marry in order to return to the world of mortals.

Green is for the Hitchhiker guy, thumbing his lack-of-a-nose at me.

Green is for Yoda.

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