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 6 pm 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.
The Council by John W. Howell © 2020
“Are we at the wrong place?”
“No, this is where the council meets.”
“Where are they?”
“Beats me.”
“You sure we are at the right time?”
“Yup. ten o’clock.”
“Right day?”
“Tuesday.”
“These ashes are still warm.”
“Yeah, it looks like a fire was here.”
“What’s that smell?”
“What smell?”
“Roast lamb smell.”
“Maybe someone had roast lamb.”
“No, it is slightly off. A little heavy for lamb.”
“Good thing.”
“What?”
“Since we are pigs, I would say it is a good thing.”
“I don’t get it.”
“If someone was going to roast a lamb, they might also think about roasting a pig.”
“They don’t do that. It’s against the law.”
“So what was roasted then.”
“My guess?”
“Yeah, go ahead.”
“I think the council got into the humans again.”
“Oh, no. They’ll be gone for days. You know what a human hangover does to the soul.”
“Not to mention the head.”
“Where did they find humans.”
“Oh, there are plenty around if you know where to look.”
“You ever had human?”
“No way. Those things give me the creeps.”
“I haven’t either, but I heard they taste like chicken.”
“Yeah, I would just rather have chicken.”
“All this talk makes me hungry.”
“I could go for a burger myself.”
“Some fries?”
“Of course.”
“I guess we can reschedule the meeting with the council.”
“Yeah. What did you want to discuss with them?”
“The leash law that no one seems to follow.”
“Good subject. I hope they get back to work soon.”
“Lazy politicians. Somebody ought to vote them out.”
“When you elect vultures, what do you expect?”
“I suppose. Let’s go.”
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I’m glad you like it, Chris.
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Was getting some Animal Farm sequel vibes from this. Cool.
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Thank you, Charles.
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Classic Howell!
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Guilty. Thank you, Jill. 😊
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Nicely played!
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Thank you, Liz. 😊
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You’re welcome, John.
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HAHAHA!! I needed that laugh!
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Always ready to serve one up. (a laugh that is)
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Another good take, John. The concept of vultures in the seat of government is – erm – too close to reality for comfort.
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I had that vision in my head and had to get it down to get it out. 😁
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Sad, because I have a great fondness for vultures of the avian sort.
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The key is one has to be dead before they pay attention to one. Sound familar?
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In my defence, I didn’t vote for the sorry bunch that are in charge here now (neither, incidentally, did I vote for this ludicrous and damaging Brexit thing).
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So noted. I will feel free to criticize them in front of you then. 😁
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😁
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Good job, John. I didn’t realize we taste like chicken.
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I’m secretly glad you don’t know that, Dan. 😊
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🙂
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Cute posts with a statement about vultures. I like it.
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Calls ’em as I sees ’em. Thanks, Craig.
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You’re a champ at these things, John!
I thought, “You’re right, Jeeves, a gallon of gasoline IS too much for backyard smores.”
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Hahahaha. That is a vision worth a laugh. Thanks, GP.😁
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For my remark I would have to plaster some Hersey’s on the chair or fence, eh?!
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Um. Herseys? Don’t get it.
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For my planned smores.
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AH. That’s right. I totally forgot the S’ mores. 😁
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The whole time I’m reading this I’m thinking about the cows advertising for Chik-Fil-A.
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Good visual, Teri. Thanks.😁
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Way to start my day, Sheriff!
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Thank you, Darlin’ 😁
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That one had a lot of twists and turns, LOL!
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And a coupld of jurks and bumps. Thank you, Mae. 😊
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🤣 Hillarious, John, especially the last line!!
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Thank you, Gwen. I’m so glad you liked it.
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If I had sat and looked at this photo for a million years, John, I could never have come up with pigs and vultures. 🙂 Great job!
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Hahaha. That’s cause you have a normal brain. 😁
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Fun story! I envy your imagination! Thanks for the morning chuckle 😉
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You are so welcome, Jill.
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Humans taste like chicken. Lol. Very creative, John. Thanks for the giggles.
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So I’m told. 😁
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Still giggling, John. I never knew humans taste like chicken!
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I like that you didn’t know, Debbie.
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You did it again! (Hic!)
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Hahaha
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Good one. Started my day with a smile.
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Good thing, Denise.
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You went Orwell and fast food and Hannibal on me, all rolled (pork roll?) into one.
You’re a sick pup, in the very best of ways.
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I did all of that. I love your compliment, Pilgrim.
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You’re a Maestro of madness.
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Hahaha. I hope so.
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I know it
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Oh my word. Gave me goosebumps.
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😁 I like that. Thanks, Audrey.
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Hahaha, very Orwellian 😁
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Thank you, Jessica.
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This is a great flash, John. Animal farm on steroids.
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Thank you, Robbie. 😁
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How do you come up with these, John?!!! By the way, I’m never eating chicken again! 🤣🤣 Great job!
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Good cause chicken tastes like human
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That’s the reason! 😉
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Oh boy, John, so much to think about here. And so close to my bedtime!
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Sorry. Sweet dreams. 😁
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I made it through the night 😉
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Excellent.
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Oh, this was good John. Really funny!!
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Thank you, Jennie
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You’re welcome, John.
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Thank you, 😊
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