Haimus was glad that the new tenants were savvy people. He regretted their having a tabby cat. Why not a more hostile type?
His once tepid brew is out the window, undrank, surely chilled.
Such is life. For him no longer, he only observes.
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© 2011 Jimmiehov
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Written for Succinctly Yours – Week 22
The 'tepid' prompt word and the picture were selected by Grandma.
It's posted on her blog, Grandma's Goulash
Her Rules: Use the photo as inspiration for a story of 140 characters OR 140 words. It doesn’t have to be exactly 140, just not more.
Using the prompt word is not required but Grandma smiles bigger if we do.
Not unlike you, Jim, this Succinctly Yours "look at pictured life" is the cat's meow! (<--cLiCkY-cLiCkY for the real deal!)
ReplyDeleteAt least he went with a cold brew in his hand!
ReplyDeleteGood story, Jim! It's good that now he only observes, rather than moaning and shaking chains, so as not to scare away the new savvy tenants.
ReplyDeleteFunny story, made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteThe window is exactly the same as the ones in the old hen house in my mother's garden.
Made me long home.
Love your take and your response to mine. :-) You are very clever.
ReplyDeleteIt's something when you have to leave with a cold cuppa!
ReplyDeleteA ghost of a guy I am thinking :0 Good one Jim!
ReplyDeleteIf I'm stuck observing in the afterlife, I want my coffee to be hot. I'd better take my coffee warmer with me, as I'd prefer to skip the alternative method of warming it. :D
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the picture Jim. :)
ReplyDeleteClever, as always, and a tad bittersweet, too. Who wants to be forever an observer?
ReplyDeleteThis is quite a sad and thoughtful story. I liked the use of the word 'tepid'!
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