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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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Thanks 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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Pleased to meet you Chris. Seems like a charming fellow, for a scarecrow.
Oh yes. He’d make a good Prime Minister right now!
Oh, Keith. More like the POTUS.
Him too! Cheers Denise .
What he lacks in looks, I’m sure he makes up in backbone. 😉
An upright citizen!
I’ll practice pooping on someone reverentially
Nowhere near me I hope!
Good one, Keith. Made me smile.
…as I hoped it might! Thanks Linda.
Ha ha – great piece of characterisation, Keith.
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I’m pleased you liked it Susan, thank you.
That’s a funny take, Chris! Sorry, Keith!😀
Haha! Cheers Ramya.
You’ve got a best side?
Oh, that’s the scarecrow talking…
Yes I have, my backside!
What a creative spin on the photo, it does look like that statue!
I expected to see more references to it! Thanks Jade.
You’re welcome!
p.s. Very artsy holiday photo of yourself also!
Ho ho ho!
Quite true, Chris, thanks for all your hard work!
It’s not a job just anyone could do! Cheers.
Be reverent, of course. 😀
Indeed! Thanks for dropping by Oneta.
Such joy in life and self-confidence. Poop away, seagull. Stay for a selfie 🙂
Absolutely Trish!
Ah, if all you have to be in life is a scarecrow, then do your best!
It a job with great responsibilities! Cheers Mimi.
And yet, somehow he still has dignity!
Indeed he has. Thanks Tannille!
He commands more respect than the outgoing POTUS, for sure. I would take a selfie with him 🙂
I’m sure you are right – join the queue!
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
In that case, I won’t give you detailed instructions! Thanks for your most generous words Rochelle.
Pooping in a reverential way takes some consideration. Well done.
The expletive ‘holy s**t’ comes to mind!
Thanks Sandra.
I love that! Especially his distinct voice!
I’m pleased! Thanks so much Ashley.
i love the positive tone of this story. well done. 🙂
Thanks so much, plaridel.
“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.
A very good question! Thanks so much.
Love the point of view. Many seagulls have pooped on me, whether reverentially or not I’m not so sure 🙂
Me too, one of the hazards of living by a beach! Cheers Ali.
With your feet firmly planted, life is all in the mind – fantastic inner thoughts of Mr Scarecrow. (At least he has a job!)
So true James!
Hi Chris – pleased to meet you, and I love the outfit!
Greetings Ma’am and thank you for visiting my humble field.
You got me smiling too, except for those seagulls.🙂
They always spoil everything! Cheers Michael.
Oh this is an adorable take on the prompt! I agree, scarecrows are highly underrated!
They certainly are Anne!
I like the description of those seagulls.
Thanks Frank!
A quirky and upbeat scarecrow – good to hear his point of view.
I thought he deserved a voice! Cheers.