Tuesday Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 412 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. https://keithchanning.wordpress.com/2023/12/18/kreative-kue-412/

The Photo

My Horse by John W. Howell © 2023

“So I told the stable master that you need a new stall.”

“Why would you do that. Mine’s perfectly okay.”

“I think it is too small for you.”

“Are you saying I’m fat?”

“No, not at all. You are a big horse, is all.”

“I like the cozy stall.”

“But wouldn’t it be nice to just be able to stretch out?”

“I get to do that all day. Look at us now.”

“I mean when you’re sleeping. Wouldn’t it be great to totally relax?”

“I hate to say this, but when I’m sleeping, I am totally relaxed.”

“I wish I could do something for you that would make you more comfortable.”

“Well, there might be one thing.”

“Oh, yes. Just tell me what it is.”

“If we could ditch the person with the lead rope and ride wild like the wind, I would be more comfortable.”

“Aw gee. I don’t have the riding skills for that kind of riding.”

“All you would have to do is hang on.”

“That’s just it. I don’t have the leg strength yet.”

“Well, if you had the strength, does it sound fun?”

“Yes, it does.”

“Great. We’ll put that on the agenda.”

“One thing, though.”

“Yes?”

“Don’t tell my Dad.”

“Don’t worry. I don’t speak, Dad. Only kid.”

 

 

 

 

59 thoughts on “Tuesday Anything Possible – Kreative Kue # 412 by Keith Channing”

  1. I’ve often wondered what it would be like to communicate meaningfully with other species; not necessarily Doolittle-fashion, but empathically. I think many of us would radically alter our approach to our fellow travellers on this planet if that kind of understanding were possible.

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    1. Thank you, Dan. 😊 That line came from my relationship with my daughter’s horse, Calvin. He and she would leap over five foot fences in competition and were a couple of pals. Calvin would let me give him a treat but that was about it. His attitude was “I have one buddy and you are not it.” Given his care for my daughter that was okay with me.

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  15. Kidspeak is a beautiful language but only critters seem to understand it. I love your story, John. Perfect for the season. 😊

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