Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Cave”

~ John W. Howell

 

It is Stream of Consciousness time again and this week’s prompt is “cave.” Linda hill says we can use it any way we want. That includes use as a verb or a noun. If you would like to have fun with words, visit Linda’s blog, and read how. Here is the link.

The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS May 9/2020

Cave by John W. Howell © 2020

“I’m so glad it is Saturday, aren’t you?”

“Well?”

“Oh, no. The dreaded Consciousness Steam.”

“Well, it is part of who I am.”

“I agree on the part that is a nutcase.”

“Come on, you know these weekly prompts keep me going.”

“A few more weeks and you will have arrived.”

“What?”

“Never mind. What are we working on this week.”

“Cave.”

“Alright, you admit that’s what you do every week. Cave to the madness.”

“No you idiot. ‘Cave’ is the prompt.”

“Easy for you. Just describe where you are until you figure out what to write.”

“Have fun if you will, but let me remind you that if I’m in a cave you’re are right there beside me.”

“Now that I think about it; I also cave to this kind of thing each week.”

“Yeah, so quit with the mocking and get on with the help.”

“So we covered a verb and noun. What else?”

“Can we try for an adjective?”

“Hmm. Can’t think of one.”

“How about cave dweller. What kind of dweller? Cave dweller.”

“Sorry, chum. Still a noun.”

“How do you know?”

“Not sure. I just do. Now, if you were to describe someone as a cave-dwelling person, then you would be in the adjective category.”

“But then it is not using cave as an adjective.”

“Correct.”

“How do we get out of this?”

“We pull two barley pops and drink our way out.”

“I’ll finish the post. You get the pops.”

“Fair exchange. How about we order a pizza?”

“Been trying to cut down on the carbs.”

“Sausage, onion, green pepper, extra cheese, marinara, hand tossed, brick oven-baked.”

“I cave.”

“Good man. I’ll order.”

 

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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.

55 thoughts on “Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Cave””

  2. Ooh! Ooh! I found some more:
    Cave ab homine unius libri – Beware of anyone who has just one book. (Latin Epigram)
    Cave canem, te necet lingendo – Beware of the dog, he may lick you to death
    Cave cibum, valde malus est – Beware the food, it is very bad
    Cave ne ante ullas catapultas ambules – If I were you, I wouldn’t walk in front of any catapults
    Cave quid dicis, quando, et cui – Beware what you say, when, and to whom

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  7. Mmmm, that’s a good sounding pizza, John. Baked in a brick cave..,save me a slice?

    Nice job with the prompt. I hope you guys stay safe and enjoy the weekend.

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    1. You as well, Dan. I’m heading out of the house today to take some photos of some of the places that are so called open to see what people are up to ding. That will be the views tomorrow. See you at the bar. Stay well.😁

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  8. Man, you got one cranky muse!

    Mine is very different:

    Me; This week’s prompt is “cave.

    Muse: Then get to it.

    Me: Aren’t you going to help?

    Muse brings up NetFlix on the big screen TV.

    Muse: you said something?

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  11. Well, I for one, don’t feel I cave in to reading your posts…that implies I was coerced… not my case at all! Have a fabulous Saturday, John.

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  13. I love these weekly characters. There’s just enough of everyday banter to make the story come alive. What always surprises me is where you take it. Me, I went to the Carlsbad Caverns and wandered around as I did in my youth. 😀 Great job, John.

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    1. Yeah cave. Interrogator #1. “So tell us who were your accomplaces.” Prisoner, “I woud never rat out my buddies.” Interrogater #2 “We’re ordering pizza. If you want some better come clean.” Prisoner, “What kind?” Interrogater #2 “Brickoven Margarita and a six pack.” Prisoner, “Here’s a list with phone numbers.”

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