Kreative Kue 340 asked for submissions based on this photograph:
John W Howell is a multiple nominated and award-winning author who blogs at Fiction Favorites. Details of John’s books can be found on his Amazon author page
Programming Adventure by John W. Howell © 2021
“So listen, Bud. It’s my turn to select the program.”
“Says who?”
“Sez me.”
“And what army.”
“Big talk for a little punk.”
“I’ll wipe the floor with ya.”
“I could take you sitting here without even getting up.”
“When I’m through with you, that’s about all you will be able to do is sit.”
“Yeah, right. Go get some friends. You’ll need them.”
“Hey, you two.”
“What, Trevor?”
“Yeah, Trevor. Don’t try to save this big dumbass’s ass.”
“I’m just wondering why you go through this every time we watch TV?”
“Huh? We do?”
“Yes, and it’s getting boring.”
“Okay, then, smartypants, tell us how to resolve this dispute.”
“You both like Animal Planet, right?”
“Right.”
“You both like UK’s Funniest Animals, right?”
“Yes, we do.”
“Well, then just trade-off. Watch one and then the other. You both will get your way.”
“You know what, Trevor?”
“What?”
“You should run for Parliament. What a great idea.”
“Why, thank you.”
“What do you like to watch?”
“Naw, forget about me.”
“No, I insist. You get the next choice.”
“How nice.”
“So, what is it?”
“Yellowstone.”
“Huh?”
“What?”
“I told you to forget me.”
“Who are you?”
My effort was:
The Gooseberry
This quilt is my bed, not a stage,
And you risk exciting my rage.
You bet I’m frustrated
Cos I was castrated
And that at a very young age!I know that you think you are blessed,
But I wish you would give it a rest.
To be openly amorous
Is, frankly, unglamorous.
Just stop! That’s my final request.You’re right, I am being severe
And I’m trying not to interfere.
Perhaps I’ll be cool,
So have a great Yule
And a happy and healthy New Year!
Using this photo as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm on Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is where I live, this link will tell you). If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here.
Go on. You know you want to. Let your creativity and imagination soar. I shall display the entries next time.
Your excellent poem would be a great consolation to those who have been castrated.
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Thank you for posting my story and here is tomorrows https://johnwhowell.com/2022/01/04/tuesday-anything-possible-kreative-kue-341-by-keith-channing/
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Poor dog
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‘Tis a shame, isn’t it? Who’d be a dog, eh?
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