"Finally!" Tripping over a shattered mace, the rogue beamed at the statue. "And untouched. Those emerald eyes, ruby fingernails..."

"It might be guarded," the barbarian warned.

"By what? Look at the dust. We're the first visitors for centuries."

"Those bone fragments didn't arrive themselves."

"Pah, you grump. You should be glad we've found the smiling goddess."

"Looks more like a #frown to me," muttered the barbarian, just as the statue raised an arm.

#MastoPrompt #MicroFiction

you know what to do
turn that sad frown upside down
to a happy smile

#OrNot

#Haiku #Poetry #Writing #WritingCommunity #PoetryCommunity
#MastoPrompt #Frown
@stevencudahy

The #MastoPrompt for Monday 5 January 2026 is:

#frown

The poem or story can include the prompt word or be about the prompt word.

@ me, if you like, or just include the #MastoPrompt tag (to allow people to follow or filter their feeds), or keep your work to yourself - all the options are good as long as you're writing.

If you're including an image please do include alt-text if you’re able to.

#Writing #SmallPoems #Poetry #Fiction #MicroFiction #SmallStories

Your car can't TELL you it hates snow, but somehow you'll still know... 😒

#snow #snowy #car #cars #face #faces #frown #funny #humor #winter #driving #NewYearsEve

∴ frown in the clouds
thought it meant rain was near
it's just upside down ∴

#haikufeels #frown #haiku