Every Wednesday visit Madison Wood’s site to see the picture prompt for the week’s 100-word writing challenge. Write a 100-word story or poem that’s inspired by the picture. Post the writing on your blog. On Friday post a link to your blog entry in the comments section of her Friday Fictioneers post.
This week again, I came up with a poem and a short story all under 100 words. I was only going to share the story but I really like the poem…As always feel free to join in. Critques and comments are welcome. Thank you!
Many thanks to Madison for these challenges, they are helping creativity flow. The short story is titled “The New Character” the poem ” Ready” Enjoy :)!!!
“Buzzard”
THE NEW CHARACTER (99WORDS)
“Mommy what’s that in the picture? A buzzard, right? “Jimmy asked
“Why yes son…how do you…?”
“I knew it… he responded before his mother could finish speaking. It’s the name of the new character on True Blood…the one I was trying to remember.”
“True Blood?!”
“Mommy, a show about vampires and their likes…I bet they got the name from this picture…one of the characters flew from a dry tree like this…same posture and everything…killed a girl with one peck. He was a shifter.”
“Jimmy!!! Where did you watch this show?”
“Mommy look Mrs. Lexington is at the museum too…”
READY (75 WORDS)
This is me
A lone and little black bird
A predator to some
Always ready for the kill
My wings spread
I am always prepared
Like a boy scout
Ready to fly
Ready to soar
Even when all seems bare
And wickedly dry
I am always prepared
Prey or target in sight
With my wings set to fly
I am always ready for the kill
Nothing phases me
I go in for the kill
Every time
I am a lone and little black bird
I am always ready
Boomie Bol 
Nice dear !
Thank you 🙂
Hi Boomie Bol. Love the story. you obviously know about kids! Wasn’t sure who Mrs Lexington is but I suspect she is someone whom parents need to know about if they want to stay one step ahead of their children.
Also just wanted to say that I really admired what you said in your profile… ‘Finding me- I have always played it safe, too unsure and timid for my good. Now, I have decided to come out of my shell, open myself up to life, and my purpose, and share my writings; I hope I find an honest audience.’
Opening yourself up to life is a lifelong process and does take courage. Keep it going. You can’t but help find an honest audience when you open up.
I know i have said this too many times…but every time i have reason too, it is true. Your comment just warmed my heart…thank you so much. Yes i am beginning to learn that it is a lifelong process…i remain a work in progress, but i like what i have found so far, i pray and hope it only gets better.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and taking time to read and comment. Yes, i am assuming Jimmy is only 10 or maybe13 and his mom doesn’t approve of shows like True Blood…he must have let his mouth run too long and let it slip so mrs Lexington’s approach was a fine distraction from what mom would have said next lol…
Thanks so much again, have a lovely day
Nice misdirection by Jimmy! 🙂
Lol…absolutely. Sneaky little stinker :). Thanks so much for stopping by
I try to read as many as I can. So far, I’m keeping up, but when the onslaught comes, who knows? Since I posted early this time, there weren’t as many up yet. 🙂
Yea it sure is hard to keep up. I am working my way up, i don’t think I stopped by yours yet.
I like them, both are good reads! Thanks for reading mine. http://wp.me/p1LMPs-nW
Thank you so much
oh boy — wait till he gets older ( laughing )…. fine poem, here’s mine:
I know…naughty boy that Jimmy must be. Read yours…scary and creepy…the reaper never sleeps alone…yikes
wouldn’t you reward the hero? Maybe he symbolised safety, in a hard grim manner
Lol. Is dad letting Jimmy watch True Blood while she’s at work? Ooo.
Nice work on both pieces. 🙂
You know it lol…daddy likes those vampire girls too much lol. Thank you
Mrs. L saved the day!
Kids seem to be smart enough to figure out how to do the things they aren’t supposed to, but stupid enough to keep their mouth shut about it… weird.
My only criticism- you used quotes in the first two lines, but not the others.
Oops didn’t see that, thanks so much. Will fix it right away.
Yea kids are too smart for anyone’s good and yet so stupid it can be rewarding lol. Thanks SO much
Love your poem boomie ~ inspiring in its own way too 🙂 Story precious too… 🙂
Thank you Robyn, I was going for the tone of inspiration but i think the poem needs a little brushing here and there :). Thanks so much
Hi Boomie: Enjoyed the story. This kid is real and comes alive. You left us wondering who Mrs. L is at the museum. The poem for me was just ok…repetitious with the same words. Would have liked to have seen more variety. Have enjoyed your other lovely poems, so I know you can do it. I’m #14 on the list.
Lora,
Thank you so much for this honest critique and comment. You know after i made corrections on the story as pointed out by Adam (I forgot to put quotes on some parts of the conversation). I read the poem and thought…too repetitive, but didn’t want to bother with it.
Reading your comment, I decided to work more on it, I will update it in a few…i guess you win some, you lose some :). I really appreciate this, and if you get a chance later please check out the updated version…should be done in another hour or so and let me know what you think.
I really really appreciate this :). Will be by yours in a few as well.
The story was very amusing, with the child finally realizing he had said too much!!! I liked the poem as well, but it’s not quite as inspired and “alive” as the story. I really admire that you did both!
Thank you so much. Yea i don’t think i did justice to the poem like i would have liked to.
Thank you so much, thankfully there is story is somewhat better lol.
I like it. The thing about the creative words we have written is that we frequently want to go back and change this or that, make it a little more poignant, magical, if you will. Sometimes the original draft really does well to stand alone. Although I’m also guilty of wanting to refine and (from my perspective) improve upon the written word. Your words and poetry in sync in a moving way.
Thank you so much. Yea i think the poem needs some more work but i really like it…i guess i really like the message i was trying to portray but need to work on it better so that it feels just as great on paper or screen as it feels in my head :).
Big hugs to Emma for her very kind response to my comment. She is a very lovely young lady.
sneaky, clever Jimmy. I bet whoever lets him watch True Blood has no idea he shouldn’t be watching 🙂
Enjoyed your poem as well
I know naughty little boy :). Thanks for showing the poem some love, i think i bombed on it this time but i like it.
Such a smart boy that Jimmy is 🙂
Too smart :). And naughty too lol
Great job – and so nice to see you do both the flash fiction and a poem again. I love the pattern and echo of the poem especially!
Thank you so much Karen.All of these challenges help me improve my abilities
I saw you got ANOTHER award SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
Thank you so much. Everyone here spoils me silly 🙂
🙂 Because you deserve it!
Scary how children of today have developed an affinity for horror movies. They don’t scare as easily as we used to.
A poem and a story. You really brainstormed on this one.
http://logo-ligi.com/2012/07/12/soliloquy-of-a-disgruntled-raven/
I tell you, i hated them when i was younger and even now i still can’t get past the scare. ON my way to yours now
Excellent Boomie!
Hi dear :). Thanks, how are you? Bet you are having loads of fun…take lots of pictures to share ok. Big hugs
loved your little dialogue haha..he knew he was in trouble… 🙂
http://writersclubkl.wordpress.com/2012/07/13/friday-fictioneers-the-river/
Big trouble if i was his mom lol. Thank you Raina
both are lovely!! 🙂
Thank you Lauren
Thanks Lauren
I like the reference to True Blood, and how Jimmy accidentally let his mom know he was watching it, and then gave away the fact that Mrs. Lexington was the one who was letting him watch it. Kids are so innocent even when they are up to mischief. Clever story.
Thanks for reading mine.
Thank you so much, yes they can be so innocent that they don’t even know when they have slipped and are about to be grounded lol.
I like both of them. They are completely different so it’s difficult to choose a favourite. Perhaps a slight preference for the poem? My story’s on the list.
Thank you! Going over to yours now
Boomie, I enjoyed the “Ready” poem so much, and the Black Bird character. It made me think of Poe’s The Raven a bit, but to be honest you took it in a whole new direction, creating a bird who is both predator and prey potentially. You are a potent mixture of vulnerability and strength.Really Awesome piece!
Oh you flatter me, but i will take it :). Thank you so much, i really appreciate it. I think I have read Raven before but i will check it out again. Great to “See” you here, thanks always
Excellent story and great poem, what an inspiring effort to have come up with both, I hope the muse stays with you for a long time.
I’m participating for the first time and having a fun time visiting, hope you’ll pop by:
Thank you so much, I hope and pray so too. Welcome to Friday Fictioneer, it really is a great way to get creativity flowing
Jimmy! He thinks he is smart! These kids! I love both the story and the poem; that is an imaginative take on the prompt. Well done, as always. Mine is here and linked too: http://readinpleasure.wordpress.com/2012/07/13/fridayfictioneers-spectators/
Too smart he got himself in trouble. Thank you!!!
The honesty and quickly shifting mind of a child, so revealing.
So true, thank you for stopping by. going over to yours now
Almost 50 comments! I would say you are doing it right my friend 🙂 We should do a collaborative piece like you suggest. An image and both of our takes on it then we post on both sites.
I am still a work in progress, and between you and me, I don’t know why these people are so kind to me, and come back but i am thankful they do :). Yes we should, i did a post a while back on you, i doubt you ever saw it lol…
If ever you have time https://boomiebol.wordpress.com/2012/05/24/the-blissful-adventurer/. The collabo would be great, will send you an email, and we will go from there.
Love the short story! Excellent job both with the idea and the execution. I also like the poem, but my grasp of poetry isn’t strong enough to provide any insight. Excellent job!
http://whimsicalquestsofacuriousmind.blogspot.com/2012/07/friday-fictioneers-7-13-12.html
Thank you so much for stopping by, enjoyed reading yours. Well done
Both entries were great. i like that the prompt so resonated with you.
Thanks for stopping by Roadkill. I appreciate it.
Aloha,
Doug
Very different takes, but both so true to life. Nice contrasts!
Thank you so much.
I liked them both. Was Mrs Lexington a distraction or was she responsible for the unsuitable education, lol?
Thanks for stopping by me already 🙂
https://mysocalleddutchlife.wordpress.com/2012/07/13/canyon-ff-friday-the-13th-of-july-12/
An amazing distraction no doubt :). I am thinking perhaps daddy is responsible for this unsuitable education :). Always safe to blame the daddies right? Lol,thanks so much for stopping by