Fuzzyred's Marvelous Reading Nook

Here is my bingo fill for the "bees" square of the public "March Is... Spring" bingo card.

Pollinating

Buzzing, buzzing,
everywhere you turn;
Each flower seems to have a bee
sipping nectar to make sweet, sweet honey.

Here is my fill for the "kids (baby goats)" square for the public "March Is... Spring" bingo card.

First Leaps

Frolicking on the mountainside,
the kids test their legs,
learning what they can do
ans enjoying the spring air.

I am 2 days late with this fill, but I did start writing it on October 31. This story fills the "disguise" square on the Sherlock Holmes card from the Fall Fest Bingo. It's my first time writing in this fandom and I'm not a Brit, so hopefully I didn't butcher anything too badly.

Title: Blending In
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Tags: Molly Hooper, Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Bakery, Following someone, Disguise
Prompt: Disguise
Word count: 500-1000 words
Summary: Molly likes to watch Sherlock work.

Blending In
Molly made sure her disguise was firmly in place before heading off down the street. She loved to watch Sherlock work, but he always made her so nervous, and he had no time for tag-alongs. She wore a different disguise every time she went out, and she made sure never to follow him from one place to another; she would choose one location and watch there until he and John went running off elsewhere. Even with her disguise, she wasn't confident enough in her spying abilities to avoid being noticed by Sherlock if she followed after them.

Today, she was headed off to a little bakery not far from the morgue. While examining the body, Sherlock had commented on the poor man's clothes being covered in flour, and something about a business card in his pocket. Molly stopped one store away, checking her reflection in the glass. She had her brown hair braided and tucked under a straw sun hat, dainty sunglasses perched on her nose, with just a hint of blush on her cheeks and lipstick a shade darker than her natural colour. She had learned early on that going over the top drew more attention than she wanted and was more likely to get her noticed. Better to blend in in this case, at least above the neck.

When it came to her outfit, she tried to make it as far from her normal as possible, without going into the "look at me" territory that some outfits seemed to reach. Today she was wearing a bright yellow blouse under a lacy white shawl, a calf-length, flowing white skirt, and a pair of simple white sandals. Her goal was to look like any other woman out to enjoy the nice day and avoid her usual love of patterned tops and comfortable cardigans. With a last check in the window, she considered herself good and walked into the bakery.

As she entered, she could see John and Sherlock engrossed in a conversation with one of the employees. Determined not to draw attention to herself, Molly made her way up to the display cabinet and perused the treats that were available that day. Incidentally, this also put her close enough to hear what the consulting detective was saying, and the conclusions he was drawing with the information given. She got so engrossed in listen that she startled a bit when the lady behind the counter asked if she needed any help.

Silently admonishing herself to stay focused, Molly cleared her throat and placed an order. "I'll have two apple danishes and one cheese scone, to go please," she said, in a voice that was deeper and more confident than her normal tone. As she waited for her pastries, she continued listening to the conversation that was happening off to the side, picking up a few more details about the on-going case. Presently, the cashier came back over and handed her a box. "Here you are dear, enjoy your pastries," the young lady said with a smile. "Ta very much," Molly replied as she handed over the appropriate amount of change.

Transaction completed, Molly took her treats and turned to leave. Both Sherlock and John were now facing her direction, which made her heart skip a beat though her step never faltered. Much to Molly's relief, she didn't see any recognition flicker in Sherlock's eyes. Just as she was about to count this disguise a success, she registered a knowing gleam in John's eye. The doctor didn't blow her cover though, as she made it out the door and down the block before she stopped to catch her breath. Of all people, John was sure to understand her fascination with Sherlock and his marvellous brain, but all the same she would be taking a long hiatus from following them out on a case, just to be safe.

This poem fills the "Set Boundaries square on the 3x3 Solo Public Card for the Valentines Bingo Fest.

Drawing Lines

Boundaries can be tricky, ephemeral things.
Everyone's will look different but all are valid.
For some the line might be here, for others, there.
For one this topic is off limits, for another, that one instead.

Finding that line between "enough" and "too much" can be hard,
but the soul searching is worth it, to be able to say,
"This is okay, but this isn't," and to have enough conviction
in your needs and desires to defend your lines.

So go ahead, set those boundaries,
draw the lines that will keep you, and others, safe,
and never feel bad if yours come out different than anybody else's.

This poem fills the "Give Yourself a Gift" square on the 3x3 Solo Public Card for the Valentines Bingo Fest.

You

Who says gifts are only for others?
There is no reason you can't treat yourself;
after all, you are just as important and special as anyone else.

So the next time a birthday or a holiday comes around,
or even just because,
buy yourself a gift and enjoy the treat,
knowing it will be exactly what you want.

This poem fills the "Read a Book" square on the 3x3 Solo Public Card for the Valentines Bingo Fest.

Beloved pastime

First comes the selection:
Fantasy or romance?
Comedy or horror?
Fact or fiction?

Next come the practicalities:
Set aside the time,
grab a few snacks,
get comfy and cozy.

Finally, the best part:
Open the cover,
read the first chapter,
get lost in the story until you finally reach

the end.

This poem fills the "Oral Sex" square on my Mixed Card for the Valentine's Bingo fest. As you can probably guess from the prompt, this poem contains mature content and will be behind a cut so unsuspecting people don't get surprised.

( mature content )

This poem fills the "Solo Game Night" square on my 5x5 Mixed Card for the Valentine's Bingo Fest.

Game On

Being alone doesn't mean you can't have fun.
On the shelf a collection has begun
of games for one or more.

Some are designed for solo play,
others have modified rules, best with more players but serviceable for one,
yet others that say two or more but can be creatively tweaked to suit needs.

The night is yours,
hearty snacks and comfy clothes,
and the favourites set out, ready to play.

It might be just you tonight,
but everything is set for a night of kickass fun,
victory not over another but beating the game as best you can,
enjoying the challenge of improving each time.

This poem fills the "Paint with Bob Ross" square on my 5x5 Mixed Card for the Valentine's Bingo fest.

Painting

Easel up,
canvas primed,
palette and brushes ready to go.

TV on,
video queued up,
ready to rock and roll.

Press play,
mellow voice
guiding you through ocean waves.

Bob Ross
and his patient ways:
the perfect activity for Valentine's day.

This is a Magic Nine poem that fills the "The Cake is Not a Lie" square for my 5x5 Mixed Card for the Valentine's Bingo fest.

Truth in Advertising
-a magic nine

The cake is not a lie,
I really am looking for a friend,
would you like to give it a try?
There are no expectations, no string attached.
Name a boundary and I promise not to pry.
We can let things progress naturally,
no need to set the bar too high.
I'd be pleased just to have company while I spend
the day in the kitchen baking rye.