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| PHOTO PROMPT submitted by Courtney Wright. |
It’s sentiment that makes us cling to the past. Those faded pants fraying at the bottom,
threadbare clothes that should have been discarded by now. Knickknacks
collected over a long period of a life well lived.
So it was with his
boots. After being repaired countless
times they were now falling apart. So he
wrapped them with silver tape to stop the elements from rushing in.
Sure he could have
got gold boots to replace them. But these
were a reminder of how it all began.
When a clever cat convinced everyone that his master was the Marquis of
Carabas.
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I have already tinkered with the story. Initially I had no mention of the cat but have now put it in the last line so that people can relate it with 'Puss In Boots'.
I am back with the Friday Fictioneers this week having taken a little break after a month of writing poetry for the A to Z challenge. I didn't get much feedback for the challenge but I still had fun.
I have already tinkered with the story. Initially I had no mention of the cat but have now put it in the last line so that people can relate it with 'Puss In Boots'.
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I'd love read what you think about this post...
Dear Subroto,
ReplyDeleteThis puss in boots will certainly be memorable and easy to spot with the silver tape. Nice to see you back at FF. I can't help but see the Puss in Boots of Shrek fame with those huge eyes. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
I see them too ;-) Thanks for your comments Rochelle I am glad you liked it.
DeleteUsing myth and literary reference is like a plug-in that expands the scope of your story without going over 100 words. I'm a big fan of it
ReplyDeleteI like how you express it as a'plug-in'. Thanks for reading and commenting Neil.
DeleteIt's good to remember where it all started, without something to keep us grounded we become arrogant and conceited
ReplyDeleteAbsolute right Michael we do need a reminder to keep us grounded. Thanks for reading & commenting.
DeleteEveryone needs that welcome reminder to keep them grounded. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Iain I am glad you liked it.
DeleteThe last line is the icing :)
ReplyDeleteThe boots are precious with so many memories & adventure!
He is hanging on to those memories :-) Thanks for reading and commenting Anita.
DeleteLOVED it!!! So fun to end with! Boots, clothing.. etc can hold so many memories! <3
ReplyDeleteThanks Courtney I am glad you liked it.
DeleteBrilliantly done! Loved the ending, you clever thing. :)
ReplyDeleteSusan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
Thank you Susan.
DeleteYep. Some boots are magic.
ReplyDeleteAnd some wearers of the shoes work their own magic :-) Thanks for your comments Alice.
DeleteI love seeing fairy tale caracters appearing now and then on FF. Fun take, nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. The boots were there like an open invitation for the cat to make an appearance :-)
DeleteSometimes something old with all it's history is better than something new, even if it's falling apart :-)
ReplyDeleteEspecially when they started it all. Thanks for reading and commenting Alistair.
DeleteA brilliiant little tale with a perfect ending! Nice one.
ReplyDeleteMy FriFic tale is called Jim and Jan!
Thanks Keith.
DeleteA smart cat to keep memories of his past close by. Nicely done
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn, cats never forget ;-)
DeleteNice sentiments, and a gentle twist to finish. You're back in style, Subroto!
ReplyDeleteThank you Penny I am glad you liked it.
DeleteGreat take on the prompt.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa.
DeleteThanks to roadside cobblers - my old comfortable shoes are still wearable and they do not pinch.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the well crafted piece.
Those roadside cobblers do such great job. Thanks for your comments YS.
DeleteGreat tale, and I loved the Puss 'n Boots reference.
ReplyDeleteThank you Russell, He had to make an appearance his boots were in the picture :-)
DeleteClever, clever, clever!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you, thank you :-)
DeleteThis was fun, Subroto. The Puss 'n Boots... classic
ReplyDeleteThank you Dale I am glad you liked it.
DeleteOh yes... love this take.. I think those boots should be repaired...
ReplyDeleteMaybe the worn out boot serve as a reminder of the days gone by. Thanks for your comments Björn, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteSentiment is a good reminder sometimes of where we came from, and how far we've come. Gold boots would have been just a bit too flashy too. :)
ReplyDeleteGold boots would go well with his disco outfit :-) Thanks for your comments Sarah
DeleteI really like this piece of fiction! I especially like the Puss in Boots reference, which I got right away. It gave the whole story a new twist, and it was delicious.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen I am glad you enjoyed the story.
DeleteVery clever and well-done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jan I am glad you liked it.
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