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 your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before Sunday evening UK time. 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.
You First by John W.Howell © 2022
“Met mo.”
“Moo met mo”
“Mot mon my mife.”
“M’ll mrowl.”
“Mo mahead.”
“Mrrrrrrrr.”
“Making mike a meaf.”
“Poo. That’s it. I can’t take anymore.”
“Ha. Made you give up.”
“It wasn’t that.”
“What was it then.”
“You talking with your mouth full. What the heck was ‘making mike a meaf?'”
“Shaking like a leaf in response to your growl.”
“Should have known. That was not a fun game.”
“I thought it was terrific.”
“Yeah, ’cause you had the rope end.” What’s next?”
“I found this rubber band.”
“You can play with that by yourself. I can see what will happen when we are a few feet apart.”
“Come on, what’s the worst that can happen?”
” A snap to the nose.”
“Well worth the laugh.”
“For you, maybe. Let’s go back to the toy.”
“Heh, heh, heh. So easy.”
“What?”
“Nothing.”
Fiction Favorites 
Really funny opener on this one.
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Thank you, Charles.
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Brilliant, John. In fact, Ulysse won all of these struggles – Trevor couldn’t resist barking, to do which he had to let go of the toy!
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Ha ha ha. I can imagine that scene too. 😁
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thank yu for sharing the post today, Michael.
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Thank you as well for the funny distraction, John! Have a nice day! xx Michael
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Like humans. Lol Thanks for sharing, John! Enjoy your week! xx Michael
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Very much like humans, Michael. 😁
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Don’t give them guns, even when the government orders. 😉 xx Michael
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Buahahahaha! Love it!
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Thank you, Dale. 😁
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LOL! This was great, John!
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Thanks, Jill. Glad you liked it. 😊
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Wax those tiles up. Double the fun.
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Ha ha ha.
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That is so cute. The dog on the left looks very much like our Dot, except she has longer, skinnier legs. They would stop as soon as I brought out snacks!
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Well, snacks trump everything. 😁. Thanks, Darlene.
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I couldn’t figure out how to make a caption sound unique, but you sure did!
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Thank you, GP. 😊
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Moo make me maff 😂
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Monderful. Manks mor metting me mnow. 😁
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Mour melkum 😂
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I always wondered what my dogs were thinking while playing this game. Now I know for sure! Fun, John.
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Ha ha ha. Thank you, Staci. 😁
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I actually talk in a strange voice on behalf of our dog. Sounds crazy , too, and my wife thinks I am.
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Another fun one, John! I suspect the writer was quite the trickster in his day. Just a wild guess. 😄
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I Monkey think it would be lovely having somebody to tug with when Mama’s on that dumb ole computer!
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Fun, John 🙂 Never easy to speak with a rope in the mouth.
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Interesting conversation, John. Kind of reminds me of some conversations I’m involved in. 🙂
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Ha ha ha. Are you home now and how are you feeling?
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I escaped! Feeling much better. Evidently, I have an ulcer that’s been bleeding and lowered my hemoglobin and iron levels, causing weakness and occasionally feeling faint. Thanks for asking, John. 🙂
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That is something that is good to get under control. I’m glad you feel better, Tim
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Sometimes those “taffy pull” situations can go on for awhile. I’ve seen some pretty stubborn doggies in my time. And for sure, humans too! Good one, John. 🙂
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Thank you, Bruce. I was going to do a riff on dental implants but couldn’t pull it off. 😁
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LOL. Sneaky dogs. This was fun, John. Thanks for the chuckles. Hugs on the wing.
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Thank you, Teagan. 🤗
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I especially liked the opening exchanges. Those sounds are worth the price of admission.
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Yes they are. Thanks. Pete
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I sound about the same before my morning coffee, lol
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Ha ha ha
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I am laughing out loud over the opening, John. I needed that. Thanks!
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Glad you liked it Dan. 😁
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Perfect pic for you to use since one of your specialties is dog interactions hahaha.
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Yes indeed. Thanks, Luanne
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Cute. Aren’t dogs the best?!
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They are, Priscilla. 😁
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This tale tugs at the funny bone. Nicely played Boss.
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I like that. Thanks, Marc.
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Lol! Talking with your mouth full. 🙂 Another good one, John!
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Thank you, Jan
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And now we know why some dogs refuse to play this game. LOL
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I think we do, Michele. Thanks. 😁
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Well done, John! Very clever.
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Heh heh . . .
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