Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #381 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 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. Thank you for taking part.”

Link to Keith’s page https://keithchanning.wordpress.com/2022/10/10/kreative-kue-381/

The photo.

The Blink by John W. Howell © 2022

“You think you can get away.”

“I know I can. I just have to turn around and walk.”

“How foolish you are. I have locked onto your eyes, and you are now in my power.”

“Who you trying to fool, you big bully. All it would take is a shot from a gun to eliminate you.”

“You have a gun?”

“No.”

“Then, under my power, you shall remain. A warning to you. I have not had lunch yet, so don’t even blink.”

“What do you mean ‘don’t blink.'”

“You blink, and I strike.”

“What are you, a snake?”

“You are not that lucky. Hawk’s my name. Vermin’s my game.”

“Oh, very clever. Big talk from what amounts to an oversized sparrow.”

“From where I sit, you are in no position to be insulting.”

“Tell you what. I’ll give you to the count of three to buzz off.”

“Then what?”

“If you are still here, I’ll lift my tail and hit you with my best shot.”

“Shot of what?”

“It’s not bourbon, I can tell you that.”

“Now you have me curious.”

“Which is a feeling that killed the cat.”

“You look like a cat.”

“Only to Pepe De Pew. Trust me, I’m no cat. One.”

 

85 thoughts on “Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #381 by Keith Channing”

  14. Love the story. Actually the Great Horned Owl is the known predator of skunks. Mainly because both are nocturnal. Also it most likely comes down to size and strength. Owl talons will go through any protective gloves bird handlers have. Not sure it the skunk scent has any effect on birds. People put hot sauce on bird seed to keep rodents from eating it and it does not bother the birds. The skunk scent certainly does not protect them from Great Horned Owls. None of these facts ruined the story.

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  17. Ha!!! John, you slay me! “…Hawk’s my name. Vermin’s my game.”
    “Oh, very clever. Big talk from what amounts to an oversized sparrow.”
    But then you just kept on going. You’ve outdone yourself, my friend. Hugs on the wing … or the poof.

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    1. I had one too. It was midnight and I pulled into the drive and opened the door. I hit a skunk with the door and he sprayed me and the inside of the car. I shed my clothes and climbed into the bed. My wife says,”Have you been drinking?”

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