Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #223 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 #223

Our Day by John W. Howell © 2019

“So when do you think she’ll be here?”

“I thought she would have been here by now.”

“Could it be we missed her?”

“How is that possible? All these people have been waiting, and they would have seen her.”

“Did you ask anyone.”

“Heavens no. I’m embarrassed enough as it is without making a scene. Besides. Look at them. They are all looking down the driveway.”

“Maybe there is another arrival they are looking to see.”

“Please. This is the only thing going on here today.”

“Well, I think it couldn’t hurt to ask.”

“Enough. Do I need any more humiliation?”

“Suit yourself. One last question.”

“Please get whatever it is off your chest. Ask away.”

“Do you recognize any of these folks?”

“Now that I look I can say I don’t.”

“Don’t you think that a bit odd?”

“Put that way, I guess I do.”

“Do you have the invitation?”

“Yes, it is right here.”

“What is the name and address of the church?”

“This is silly. I know where the church is. We had a rehearsal here last week.”

“Humor me.”

“All Saints Church. 39 Pastoral Way.”

“Do you see the name on that sign?”

“Yes. All Saints Chape—Yikes. This is the wrong church. What. . . I put the address in the GPS system.”

“Does the invitation give a time of the service.”

“Y-yes. Two o’clock.”

“Three minutes to go ten miles. Better reprogram the GPS and start moving. You may not live this one down.”

“There’s no one I can call.”

“And admit you went to the wrong church? You might want to hit a tree on the way over there. Maybe it’s your only out.”

“You joking?”

“Maybe a little. Let’s go.”

 

 

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Published by John W. Howell

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.

50 thoughts on “Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #223 by Keith Channing”

  1. “Hit a tree?” LOL It’s a wild guess, but I suspect that solution just came naturally. This was a fun read, John. 😀

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  6. “So, what do you think, Nigel? Should we upgrade to the Cadillac Escallade next time? Those basketball players are pushing that car without getting out!!
    Nah – I like your better.

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  10. Buahahaha!
    For very different reasons, I cannot help but think of “Sideways”, where the future groom had his little bachelor getaway in which he had an affair that resulted in a black eye. To cover up his infidelity, it was suggested he have a car accident… Sorry if I’ve blathered on about a movie you might have seen… if you haven’t, I do suggest you do watch it. It is hilarious!

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  11. Well, somebody’s in it deep, huh?? Nicely done, John. I couldn’t figure out what was going on from this photo. Sort of looked like a funeral, though the people weren’t really dressed for one and they didn’t look too sad. Then there’s the photographer. And the cop. Guess a confused bridegroom makes as much sense as anything I’d come up with!

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  16. I’m presenting this poem:-
    In a crowd, I wait alone without a clue
    Life tinged with sadness, no hope, no hue
    Dreaming in the shades of mystique blue
    Eyes can’t believe but hearts says it’s true
    It’s destined our special moment is due
    In that moment, even time stops with you
    I’m counting on that rendezvous; are you too??

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