A short story …

Keith's Ramblings

for Friday Fictioneers

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Greetings onlooker. I am Chris the Custodian.

I’m not perched above Rio de Janeiro and I’m five feet tall not ninety-eight, but here I stand, protecting the crops that feed our nation. 

Crows respect me, and ravens treat me with deference.  Seagulls poop on me, but in a reverential way. 

Come storm or tempest I stand firm.  Today,  the sun embraces me.  Should the weather change, I’m unconcerned.  Actually, I could do with a shower to wash off this dust!

Feel free to take a selfie with me, the left is my best side.  Then shove off and leave me in peace.

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dscf5811Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and Sandra Crook for the picture which immediately made me think of the statue Christ the Redeemer in Rio!

 

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57 thoughts on “A short story …”

  1. Iain Kelly Dec 16, 2020 / 16:15

    Pleased to meet you Chris. Seems like a charming fellow, for a scarecrow.

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  7. ceayr Dec 16, 2020 / 20:18

    You’ve got a best side?
    Oh, that’s the scarecrow talking…

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  8. msjadeli Dec 16, 2020 / 20:52

    What a creative spin on the photo, it does look like that statue!

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  12. trishsplace Dec 17, 2020 / 00:58

    Such joy in life and self-confidence. Poop away, seagull. Stay for a selfie 🙂

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  15. justjoyfulness Dec 17, 2020 / 10:04

    He commands more respect than the outgoing POTUS, for sure. I would take a selfie with him 🙂

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  16. rochellewisoff Dec 17, 2020 / 11:56

    Dear Keith,

    How does one poop with reverence? Never mind. Not sure I want to know. You’ve taken the scarecrow to a new level you clever writer.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    • Keith's Ramblings Dec 17, 2020 / 17:59

      In that case, I won’t give you detailed instructions! Thanks for your most generous words Rochelle.

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  17. Sandra Dec 17, 2020 / 14:54

    Pooping in a reverential way takes some consideration. Well done.

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  18. AshleyDannie Dec 17, 2020 / 17:10

    I love that! Especially his distinct voice!

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  20. Nobbinmaug Dec 18, 2020 / 01:38

    “Seagulls poop on me, but in a reverential way.” had me laughing. I’ve never thought of it before, but I wonder if anyone takes the time to wash the seagull poop off Christ the Redeemer.

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  21. draliman Dec 18, 2020 / 08:48

    Love the point of view. Many seagulls have pooped on me, whether reverentially or not I’m not so sure 🙂

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  22. James McEwan Dec 18, 2020 / 10:12

    With your feet firmly planted, life is all in the mind – fantastic inner thoughts of Mr Scarecrow. (At least he has a job!)

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  25. ahtdoucette Dec 19, 2020 / 01:25

    Oh this is an adorable take on the prompt! I agree, scarecrows are highly underrated!

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