Tuesday – Anything Possible – Prompt – Kreative Kue #408 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.”

Keith’s post link. https://keithchanning.wordpress.com/2023/11/27/kreative-kue-409/

The photo.

The Find by John W. Howell © 2023

“Oh, Daddy, you should see what I found.”

“One minute, sweetheart, I’m on the phone.”

“You better hurry. I don’t think it’s going to stay.”

“Just hang on. I’ll be right there.”

“Hey, kid. He’s not going to make it. I have things to do.”

“You can talk?”

“Yeah, why not.”

“But you’re a ladybug.”

“Who says?”

“You look like a ladybug.”

“For one thing, dear child, I’m no lady.”

“What do you mean?”

“I’ll explain that when you are older. For now, I have to fly away home.”

“Why?”

“The saying is because my house is on fire, and my children may burn.”

“Really?”

“No. Someone just made that up. But I do have to get moving.”

“Can you stay for cookies and milk?”

“No, there are a bunch of aphids with my name on them.”

“You going to visit them?”

“They have invited me to dinner.”

“Can I go with you?”

“No, you have your Daddy who needs you.”

“I wish you could meet my Daddy.”

“Maybe next time kiddo. Now put me on the back of your hand and say the words. Do you remember them?”

“I think so, but I’m going to miss you.”

“I’ll be back, I promise.”

“Okay. Ladybug, ladybug fly away home. Your house is on fire, and your children will burn.”

“Bye, sweetheart.”

“Okay, I’m here. What did you want me to see?”

“She’s gone, Daddy. A ladybug.”

“Sorry to miss her. Would you like some cookies and milk?”

“Do we have any aphids?”

“Yes, chocolate chip aphids.”

 

 

 

 

67 thoughts on “Tuesday – Anything Possible – Prompt – Kreative Kue #408 by Keith Channing”

  16. I love this story. It’s one of your best, John, or maybe I just like ladybugs. 😊 Truly, your dialogue is excellent, and the concept couldn’t be better. Bravo!

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