Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 402 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.”

Here is a link to Keith’s post https://keithchanning.wordpress.com/2023/10/09/kreative-kue-402/

The photo.

My Position by John W. Howell © 2023

“What’s this number twelve mean?”

“You’re the twelfth fastest qualifier.”

“Okay. But in terms of the race, what does it mean?”

“You are in the twelfth starting position.”

“You mean there are eleven ahead of me?”

“Well, there are three rows across, so that means you are in the fourth row outside position.”

“What does ‘outside position’ mean?”

“The inside is by the rail. You are two camels to the right of the rail.”

“How can a person win from way back there?”

“It is possible, but I’ll admit it is harder than the number one position.”

“Who’s number one?”

“Sassy Sady.”

“Who?”

“The camel’s name is Sassy Sady.”

How many camels are in the race?”

“Twelve.”

“So I’m behind the whole flock?”

“Entrents.”

“Huh?”

“The flock, as you say, are called entrants.”

“But I’m behind them all.”

“Except for the two abreast of you.”

“I might as well call this an outing and just take my time.”

“Except for the mob bets, I would agree.”

“Mob bets?”

“Yeah, the odds are forty-six to one you will win?”

“So, who would bet on me?”

“The mob.”

“Why?”

“They think you might win, so I would give it your best.”

“Or what?”

“Ever hear of cement overshoes?”

“No.”

“Take my advice and run like your life depends on it.”

“They can’t be serious.”

“Never saw one of ’em crack a smile.”

“How does this happen?”

“Luck, I guess. See ya at the start.”

 

 

 

62 thoughts on “Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 402 by Keith Channing”

  16. Yikes!

    From my experience, it’s damn near impossible to make a clean (or fast) getaway on sand. But hey . . I guess when it’s a matter of concrete shoes or seeing tomorrow, you’ll try your best.

    Another winner, Boss

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  22. Ha! That’s quite a predicament for her, John. Maybe if things go badly with the mob, she can get the camel to spit on them until she gets away.
    Thanks for the reminder that you are at Teri Polen’s Bad Moon Rising today. I’m looking forward to your post there. Hugs.

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