Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #221 by Keith Channing

~ John W. Howell

In Keith’s words.

“Using this photo (below) 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 next 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 Monday.”

The photo.

Kreative Kue #221

 

“Merciful heaven, Mary. When was the last time we picked salad greens?”
“It’s been a while. Just see if you can find some young leaves.”
“Young leaves?”
“Yes look under the plant. Those top leaves are way too big.”
“Okay, but I’m not holding my breath.”
“Yes, please breathe. Makes the work go easier.”
“Yeah, pretty funny. Whoa, what’s that?”
“What?”
“I’m not sure. It looked like a dog with big ears.”
“Probably a bunny.”
“A bunny? I thought bunnies were small and furry.”
“What do you mean?”
“This was big and hairy.”
“Oh, stop. You said you would help me with the harvest. We have a lot to go before nightfall. These boxes won’t fill themselves.”
“I’m not kidding. This guy was huge. He had red eyes too.”
“Please. Just keep picking. Whatever it is it is more afraid of you than you are of it.”
“It must be plenty scared then. Ow.”
“What now?”
“He bit my behind.”
“I’m sure. No matter what you say I’m not going to stop the picking is that clear?”
“Crystal. Can I go get my gun?”
“No, you may not.  You have fallen behind with your foolishness. Keep picking.”
“I heard a snarl.”
“Probably your deviated septum.”
“I’m not kidding.”
“Fine. Go get your gun but I swear you are more of a danger to yourself then that animal.”
“I wish I could believe you. I’ll be right back.”
“I have to wonder about him.”
*
“Okay, I’m back, Mary. Mary?”
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I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

62 thoughts on “Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #221 by Keith Channing”

      1. There was just one tornado that hit North of us. We were under warnings but nothing developed. The wind and rain were pretty fierce. Thank you so much for your concern We are all okay. 😀

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  4. I’m going to hope Mary decided to go get a cup of coffee. Of course, that would leave hubby to fend for himself. Hmmm, the makings of a thriller. Good job, John.

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  5. Good one, John!!
    I’m the simple sort, just one or two line ideas, haha.

    “Mabel, pulling weeds one at a time might take longer than you think.”

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  8. I always laugh at the possibilities when I see the pic, and then you always find a way to make it even funnier than I imagined.

    I’ve always said salads are overrated. 😉

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  18. So not anywhere near where I thought you’d go. Then again, I never know where you’ll go!
    Poor Mary… dunno that it would have helped her case if she’d allowed him to leave earlier…

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