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The warm breath before the sensation of his facial hair tickling along the neckline of her shirt made her giggle. She playfully pushed him away with a gentle hand. She didn’t mind the interruption, cleaning stalls was not her favourite chore, but a necessary one. She felt him nibbling at her ear, and giggled. Turning, she buried her face in his warm neck. He was the sweetest thing in her life. Certainly better than a bowl of cherries. Stepping away from her embrace, he reached for the oat pail. Laughing, she scolded the foal. “You’re nothing but cupboard love.” I could watch baby animals for hours, especially when it comes to horses. Their long gangly legs seem to be a surprise to them when they play - jumping, kicking, and flat out running. They are like any child, often too smart for their own good, and inquisitive, which can get them into trouble. Let’s not forget the love of treats and a good scratch. It takes them time to trust, but if their momma is okay with you, they will soon make the first move to greet you. From their need for attention, to being aloof and shy, a foal is a character worth the time you can spend around them. July 25, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story sweet as cherries. It can be about the fruit or something cherries represent. Why is it sweet? Can you use contrast to draw out the beauty? Go where the prompt leads! #AnnEdallRobson #FromWhereICome #99Words #FlashFiction #farmerslife #ranchtradition #ranchlife #foal #horselife #babyhorse #playfulcolt #thankafarmer #thankarancher #ConnectWithThePast #storiesofthepast #CapturingMomentsOthersMayNeverGetToExperience #CozyMysteries #cookbooks #PromptWriting #WesternHeritage #TheOldWays #RanchCulture #BeginningToEnd #RuralLiving #WhoaBackUpStop #AnnEdallRobsonPhotography
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Moving from the horizon Towards the unsuspecting Unafraid of openness Nothing stops the charge Tracking their movement Anticipation stirs, a calm elation Visible on the child’s face No fear in the eyes of one so young Imagination has no limits Excitement tingles through tiny limbs Shapeshifters float into view Above the grassy blanket Each different, hovering overhead Friend, foe, pleasing, and menacing These shapeshifters gather Arriving as one, leaving together Travelling in the wind A game of guessing, identifying Images in clouds, their transition Leaving their story to be told By those who see the shapes The child within A lot of summer afternoons were spent cloud watching as a child. Seeing cloud shapes morph into something completely different, like a slow motion video. I called them shapeshifters long before I knew the meaning of the word, and now it seems apropos to continue with the description. It’s never too late in life to enjoy the pleasures of the imagination. Have you ever sprawled on your back on the grass to watch the clouds float overhead? Have you ever been driving down the road when a fluffy shape catches your eye in the sky? Have you ever been relaxing on the deck and had the privilege to see distinct shapes appear in the sky?
July 18, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about floating. Who is floating, where, and in what? Is the floating real or felt internally? Whatever floats your boat, go where the prompt leads! #AnnEdallRobson #FromWhereICome #99Words #FlashFiction #farmerslife #ranchtradition #ranchlife #mosquito #cloudstory #writingresearch #heartcloud #thankafarmer #thankarancher #ConnectWithThePast #thunderstorm #cloudonfire #faceintheclouds #cartooncharacterclouds #animalclouds #storiesofthepast #shapeshifters #CapturingMomentsOthersMayNeverGetToExperience #CozyMysteries #cookbooks #PromptWriting #WesternHeritage #TheOldWays #RanchCulture #BeginningToEnd #RuralLiving #WhoaBackUpStop #AnnEdallRobsonPhotography
“Nana, what are they?” “They are known as Lemon Queens. Only those who believe will experience their magic.” The sound of a gruff voice broke the mystical moment. “Are you spinning that yarn to her, too? They’re dragonflies, nothing more!” “Think whatever you like son. I’ve watched you talking to them like you did when you were her age.” Picking up his daughter, he whispered into her tiny ear. “Do you think they are magic?” She nodded. “Me too! Don’t tell Nana, okay?” Giggling, she blew a magical kiss to her Nana as they watched Lemon Queens take flight.
AnnEdallRobson #TheQuietSpirits #FromWhereICome #99Words #FlashFiction #Dragonfly #LemonQueens #CapturingMomentsOthersMayNeverGetToExperience #CozyMysteries #PromptWriting #ChildrensBooks Carrot Ranch - August 27, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), that features Lemon Queens. Maybe it’s an ancient fairy tale or a modern brand name. What ideas seep into your imagination? Is there a character or place involved? Go where the prompt leads!
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