Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 343 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 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.”

The photo.

Camp by John W. Howell © 2022

“Okay, now let go.”

“I’m not sure I should.”

“Why not?”

“I don’t think he’s got the hang of it yet.”

“You know, at camp, everyone has to be on their own.”

“I know, but maybe we can do this later.”

“For heaven’s sake. You have been saying that for a week.”

“But look at him. He looks so frightened.”

“He’s not frightened. He just has gas.”

“Well, whatever. It’s not my idea to send him to camp.”

“I know it’s mine. The kid has to learn to get along in the world. The first thing is to let him swim on his own.”

“He’s never done that before.”

“I know. How do you think I feel when the whole pod is laughing behind our backs.”

“Why would they do that?”

“We are the only dolphins on the planet whose kid can’t swim.”

“That can’t be true.”

“Well, it is. Kids are supposed to be natural swimmers when they are born.”

“Ours is special.”

“That is one way to describe him. Please let him go.”

“Okay, but you better save him if he gets into trouble.”

“I’m always here.”

“There he is on his own.”

“And look at the wake he is turning up. Go boy go.”

“I’m really surprised.”

“I told you it was instinct.”

“But my child is just not any run-of-the-mill dolphin.”

“Yeah, I know. He’s now a dolphin who can swim and ready for camp.”

“Can I go too?”

“Against the rules. You and I will go to our own camp.”

“You devil.”

“I resemble that remark.”

 

 

78 thoughts on “Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 343 by Keith Channing”

  14. Morning smiles — the best. Thank you, John. Wouldn’t you love to swim with dolphins? I’ve always wanted to and never had the chance. Someday…

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  16. Always guaranteed a smile when I read one of these. Your mind is a curious thing – I can only imagine how much is going on in there!
    So hard to be a parent and to let go… but let go we must! And they get their own camp? Oh you risqué fella you!

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  26. So good! Reminded me of the second day of kindergarten for my son. We received news the first day he didn’t know how to skip. *deficiency* That afternoon we practiced a ton, and it was the most manly skip I’d ever seen. Second day of kindergarten he is practicing along the fence during recess alone. (Yes, I watched from my best friend’s deck. Lol ) Fast forward 15 years the kid plays college football and still manly, and not so deficient in athleticism. Good memory.

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