“Gather round youngins. Hear the story when we saved farmer Brown’s a….”

“‘Apples’, right Lester?”

“That would be what I was to say. This here trashed building is a testament to your great, great, who knows how great, grandmama. One Henrietta Leghorn who had the b…”

“‘Brains’, Lester?”

“Yes, right, the brains to know the value of a good meal and fresh air. None of that maximize space sh…”

“‘Show’, Lester?”

“Words out of my mouth, dear Matilda. Pure profit. Good life for all. Henrietta led us to free range glory, walls be d….”

“Down, right Lester?”

“Right, of course.”

PHOTO PROMPT © Bill Reynolds


Took a humorous twist to today’s photo prompt from Rochelle Wisoff- Fields’ Friday Fictioneers. Hope you get a chuckle from my chicken speech. Best, Clare.


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28 responses to “Don’t Pen Me In – 100 Word Tale”

  1. GHLearner Avatar

    Wonderful, so funny. These two are a great couple.

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  2. David Stewart Avatar

    Love it! Matilda seems to know Lester well since she is on the spot with the preemptive censoring.

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Thanks David! It was a fun one to write.

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  3. creatingahome Avatar

    I love the dialogue.
    LOL!

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  4. granonine Avatar

    Lester would save some time if he’d clean up his speech :). And he’d save some aggravation, too!

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  5. Alicia Jamtaas Avatar

    This brought a smile! Thank you. Great take on the prompt.

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Glad you enjoyed it!

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  6. James McEwan Avatar

    I see. Those pious country folk just won’t accept ‘fowl’ language, or clucking around with their bulls…
    I could only laugh out loud.

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      I love the reciprocal humor!

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    2. Alicia Jamtaas Avatar

      Ha! Great response.

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  7. Dale Avatar

    That was great, Clare!

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Thanks Dale!

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  8. Bill Avatar

    A euphemistic story well told. 🙂

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  9. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

    Brilliant, you had me completing the words out loud – sorry neighbours!

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Your comment gave me a laugh! Thanks.

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  10. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Clare,

    Cute story with more cluck for our buck. 😉 Nicely done from a unique point of view.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Many thanks, Rochelle!

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  11. R.M. Carlson Avatar
    R.M. Carlson

    Funny! Nice and amusing. LIke it a lot.

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  12. R.M. Carlson Avatar
    R.M. Carlson

    Funny! Great imagination. Enjoyed it.

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Thank you, glad you liked it.

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  13. msjadeli Avatar

    I bet Lester wanted tell Henrietta to, “Shut the f….. ront door.” 😉 Funny story, Clare!

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Glad you enjoyed the humor!

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  14. Vartika Avatar

    I observe some censoring there for young audience. Fun story

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Thanks Vartika!

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  15. Iain Kelly Avatar

    Amusing take, nicely done 🙂

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      CGraith

      Thanks Iain!

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  16. neilmacdon Avatar

    Chicken Kiev speech?

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Cute comment!

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