Behind the lens
Tell me a story daddy.
Ok Princess.
My story starts with a young water buffalo, a wayward child, who liked to explore banks covered in swaves of lush vegetation. Unfortunately this same bank was home to a Komodo dragon.
The lizard deemed the stretch of river as personal territory. He was grumpy, due to a gnawing sensation in his stomach. When he saw Puteri chewing bull rushes, he decided she would become his lunch.
Head down her father charged, no lizard would eat his princess. Then the water buffalo moved his family.
We must move daughter before the bailiff calls.
Footnote: Behind the camera lens life goes on…
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Life imitates art. Nice parallel, Michael
Thank you so much Neil, the somber tones in the prompt photograph inspired me.
A wise father buffalo. Good story, Michael. 🙂 — Suzanne
I am pleased you enjoyed it Suzanne
I agree with Neil’s comment. Very nicely done!
I do appreciate your support, thank you.
Dear Michael,
This father is a storyteller, isn’t he? Imaginative.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you so much Rochelle, at present I feel that I am at a crossroads with my flash writing, so I am now dipping into previous material, which I am heavily reworking.
What a great story from Dad, and a great action from Buffalo Dad.
Thank you so much Gabriele. I am attempting to dip into some of my old material, to use it in new ways.
That’s a great idea, and it works well.
Who won the battle? Bull or dragon?
This time the water buffalo, but the water buffaloes moved on as they knew they could not win every battle.
Good ole dad. Left me smiling.
Smiling is great, I am so pleased. Thank you.
I like the way the father weaves this tale, while protecting his child for real. Nice job, Michael.
As soon as I saw the prompt I was in a room looking to the outside. The story however came together slowly, so I really appreciate your comment, thank you.