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| PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot |
Sing a song of
sixpence
A pocket full of rye
“Putain!” Monsieur Auguste gave a one fingered salute to the
birds.
“Imbecile flying turd buckets,” he muttered angrily.
It hadn’t always been like this. The leisurely walk to work from his quarters
to main kitchen had been a source of pleasure.
The immaculate gardens with its beautiful flowers always gave a reason
to smile. That happiness was then reflected
in the food he created.
But for the past year the avian menace was getting to him.
“What’s for dinner?” inquired the King.
“Four and twenty
blackbirds baked in a pie”
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Written for Friday Fictioneers Word Count : 100
Sometimes one must look at the funny side of life no matter what it throws at you.
Sometimes one must look at the funny side of life no matter what it throws at you.
Okay, I kind of laughed at that whole situation. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to have a laugh. Thanks for reading and commenting Ashley.
DeleteThat was great Subroto!
ReplyDeletePauvre Monsieur Auguste! I would not be pleased with the avian menace either!
Merci Dale, I am glad you liked it. You don't have any bird recipes then?
DeleteAy, that's an efficient revenge. Horrified laughter from me. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Gabriele. The King is in for a shock too because we haven't yet got to the part where
Delete"When the pie was opened,
The birds began to sing"
Dear Subroto,
ReplyDeleteProlific poop...serves them right. Very funny.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Revenge is a dish served...... Thanks Rochelle I am glad you liked it.
DeleteGreat story! I love the description "avian menace" to describe the poor birds just minding their own business (and of course doing their business on poor Monsieur Auguste)!
ReplyDeleteHa! I don't think he wanted their "business" anymore. Thanks for your comments Alistair, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteHa... This is a little like make lemonade if life brings you lemons.
ReplyDeleteTrue but now we also make pies and maybe lemon meringue. Thanks for your comments Björn
Deleteha ha. Good one. I like "flying turd buckets.." metaphor.
ReplyDeleteUnique take on the prompt.
Thanks Ansumani I am glad you liked it.
DeleteVery entertaining. I like his style. An inventive interpretation of the prompt.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret I am glad you liked it. You should try his recipe too ;-)
DeleteGood story, Subroto. Do king's cooks get vacations? He seems to need one. Well done. :D --- Suzanne
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Suzanne, I am glad you liked it. Yes the cooks get vacations. There are places to go, people to meat.
DeleteI wish I could do the same with the pigeons on my balcony. They refuse to be potty trained.
ReplyDeleteTrue it's hard to fit diapers on pigeons. Thanks for reading and commenting Purba.
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