One hundred words.

Keith's Ramblings

For Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers.

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“As if from nowhere, leaves appear; small, delicate, yet bright and cheerful. As they mature they begin to offer protection to those beneath and within. When the days grow shorter a comforting glow embraces them before they fall to the ground, their work done. Just like life, just like us”.

“It wouldn’t surprise me if you dyed your grey hair orange and had your wrinkles spray tanned to give yourself an autumnal look! Now stop prattling on, and get me a cup of tea”.

“Ah, tea leaves, proof that there’s life after death”.

“I said…”

“Yes dear, milk and sugar?”

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40 thoughts on “One hundred words.”

  3. granonine May 8, 2024 / 18:14

    Geez, what a party pooper she is! You can speak poetry, but she speak practicalities.

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  5. Michael Humphris May 8, 2024 / 20:55

    Tea is always better when made by another.

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  6. Dale May 8, 2024 / 21:06

    Some just can’t get into that fancy-type of prattling on…

    Fun stuff, Keith!

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  10. Christine Goodnough May 9, 2024 / 14:20

    “life after death…” As in, “You’re drinking something dead, dear.” Great way to ruin a cup of tea! Another good one, Keith.

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  11. plaridel May 9, 2024 / 18:09

    i love the repartee. as long as they can tolerate each other, they’ll likely grow old together. 🙂

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  12. Smitha V May 10, 2024 / 11:48

    Beautiful prattling. She’s so mean. The words were so sweet until she got in the way. 🙂

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  13. Angela May 10, 2024 / 13:01

    “Ah, tea leaves, proof that there’s life after death”; what a wonderful line… The two contrasting voices worked well together.

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  14. msjadeli May 11, 2024 / 01:20

    A poet and a slave driver went for a walk in the woods… Appears to be a mismatch, but who knows, maybe a yin-yang complementarity. Funny story, Keith!

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  15. Brenda's Thoughts May 12, 2024 / 00:26

    A pragmatist and a poet together is a challenge, but make a well-rounded couple. Haha! I really enjoyed their exchange. Nicely done, Keith!

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  16. GHLearner May 12, 2024 / 11:44

    Tea, the resurrection of dead leaves, who knew? What a fun and delightful story, I love the dialogue.

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  17. Sandra May 12, 2024 / 16:24

    There’s nothing like living with a practical person not given to flights of fancy or poetic moments. I know this.

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