PHOTO PROMPT – © Sandra Crook
“What is it?” Barrett asked.
“Ain’t exactly clear on what it’s supposed to be,” Johnny replied.
Barrett nudged Johnny in the ribs. “There’s a man with a gun over there!”
Johnny laughed. “That’s the security guard, dummy.”
Barrett reached across the red velvet rope to touch the strange sculpture.
“Stop!” The security guard shouted just as Barrett’s finger slid across the outer metal ring.
Johnny looked over his shoulder. “Hey, what’s that sound?”
The thunderous pounding of many feet rounded the corner-more guards.
“Take him away, men.” The security guard eyed Johnny cautiously as the others hauled Barrett away.
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I had a couple requests for a more light-hearted piece this week after last week’s depressing story of a man visiting his dead, abusive mother’s grave. This led to the only logical conclusion: I did a collaboration with Buffalo Springfield this week. Maybe I’ll join forces with Mungo Jerry next week.
Also, I apologize for not reading many stories last week. The wife and munchkin came down with strep and required a bit of extra time and attention from me.
Written for Friday Fictioneers.
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February 18th, 2016 at 2:37 AM
I wouldn’t be Barrett for quids.. Then again..
I think I’d be a ‘Barrett’ if I came across such as this…!
February 21st, 2016 at 9:33 PM
Yeah, I’d probably be a ‘Barrett’ too. Hope they don’t drag us away!
February 18th, 2016 at 3:30 AM
Hope your family are feeling better.
February 21st, 2016 at 9:34 PM
They’re feeling much better. Thank you.
February 18th, 2016 at 6:15 AM
Wow, that bunch is really protective of their sculpture! It’s a good job he didn’t try to actually steal it.
February 21st, 2016 at 9:34 PM
Kind of makes you wonder if the sculpture isn’t just a sculpture. Maybe the kids in your story were on to something.
February 18th, 2016 at 8:37 AM
I’m in a rare good mood, and sober, so I’ll just comment.
Good story.
And please don’t do Mungo Jerry next week.
February 18th, 2016 at 4:08 PM
Oh dear, C.E.
Mungo Jerry…you made me choke. :P
February 21st, 2016 at 9:36 PM
Don’t worry. Mungo Jerry is nowhere to be seen on the horizon of my future. I think the world is safe… for a bit longer anyway.
February 18th, 2016 at 4:09 PM
Dear Adam,
You had me humming at the first line. Personally I enjoyed it. Ya gotta stop children…sometimes we just have to lighten the mood a little.
Shalom,
Rochelle
February 21st, 2016 at 9:36 PM
Glad you enjoyed it, Rochelle.
February 19th, 2016 at 10:36 AM
Loved this lightheartedness 😀 Nice use of the Buffalo Springfield lyrics. Very clever!
February 21st, 2016 at 9:38 PM
Thanks, Jan. It was a fun little experiment. Not sure I’ll ever do it again, but I had a good time with it.
February 19th, 2016 at 3:37 PM
I liked it! and yes, now Buffalo Springfield runs through my head.
February 21st, 2016 at 9:39 PM
Glad you liked it. This one was leaps and bounds from my normal style, so I wasn’t sure how it’d go over.
February 20th, 2016 at 12:53 AM
Love this idea, Adam. You’re so creative and you got a great storyline here. I’ve often thought about writing to a musical prompt, but never combining it with a photo.
February 21st, 2016 at 9:40 PM
I’m not really sure how the idea came to me, but when it popped into my head I just had to try it out. It was a fun little experiment.
February 22nd, 2016 at 12:19 PM
It’s great! I think it worked out splendidly.
February 20th, 2016 at 4:17 PM
I like it, it echoes the song. So many guards for one person’s mischief.
February 21st, 2016 at 9:42 PM
You’re right. That’s a lot of guards for one person. I get the feeling they’re hiding something at that museum, something big-something requiring heavy security. Wish I knew what it was.
February 20th, 2016 at 4:36 PM
Now, I have that song in my head.
That’s okay, its a good one.
Hope the family kept the germs to themselves and you were able to skate through!
February 21st, 2016 at 9:43 PM
Glad you liked it. Surprisingly, they did keep their germs to themselves. It doesn’t usually happen that way.
February 22nd, 2016 at 4:28 PM
An alternate title could be “Don’t Touch That Dial.” Hopefully, it didn’t release a nuclear warhead.
February 23rd, 2016 at 1:58 PM
If it was that forbidden it should be behind glass. Good story using the song as the base. Well done, Adam. I’m sure we don’t blame you for seeing to your family first. I hope they’re better by now. :) — Suzanne
February 23rd, 2016 at 2:49 PM
But if it were behind glass they wouldn’t be able to haul away the occasional punk kid who touches it. Where’s the fun in that? :)
February 25th, 2016 at 10:04 PM
Curiosity would have gotten a hold of me too.. Like Barrett, I would be dragged off.. lol Great story, Adam :)