Fortuitous Frustration

in #story6 years ago (edited)

"In the world of mules there are no rules."
- Ogden Nash -


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Despite having her account hijacked, she's continuing the 50 word challenge. How could you not admire and support that?

This week's 50 word Jayna writing prompt is the word "fence."

I've no idea why, but this will be my third 50 word composition devoted to horses. Go figure.


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So close!
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What would you do?


Fortuitous Frustration

by Duncan Cary Palmer

Frost makes the early morning grass crunch as I tread the meadow. White breath billows, sparkling in morning sunlight.

My thwarted prize dam is nuzzling the donkey next door through the wires. She slipped her stall in heat, heading for the nearest relief.

Thank God, good neighbors make good fences.



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Yet, so far...
Image courtesy of Anna Paderborn and http://pixabay.com


~FIN~


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Charming! That donkey, though - such an ass!

Sigh...

Another great horse tale @creatr. I especially liked the line:

White breath billows

Thanks. :D

Great stuff @creatr and the image is perfect for the micro story..

Thanks...

Nice combination of words and pictures @creatr
Kudos my man.

Thanks...

With sturdy fence - a crisis is averted!

Indeed, we're all about crisis prevention... ;)

Yes, more strong male figures and role-models is what the world needs.

Great article and photography @creatr, keep steeming and sharing. Stay Blessed

I haven't understood the story completely, but I can tell it's good one... I hope the word heat doesn't mean what I think... '-'.


Despite having her account hijacked,

Wait... WHAT?!

eyes widen...! sorry I have to go to @jayna now!! I should have heard of this sooner. (Why I always assume everyone is alright when I'm gone?)

You should visit her at her "backup account."

@jaynas-minime

Done, didn't know she used that account of this week's #fiftywords. Also talked to her in her main account now that she recovered it.

Good for her!

Beautiful photo of the mare! My affections for you @creatr

Thank you, Dear. :)

So close!
Yet, so far...

Thank God, good neighbors make good fences.

Would've been my comment - but let me quote you...

Thanks. ;)

This was very cute and made me giggle, I do feel kind of bad for the would be lovers though :p

Thanks, @blueteddy, I'm glad you "got it."

As for the would - be lovers, oh, well... ;)

Something about horses and an unbridled spirit - no pun intended.

Puns are fun,
be there intent,
or none... ;)

Jonathan Swift thought horses were noble creatures - I must agree - those pics you chose are beautiful

They are lovely creatures, aren't they?

This is poetic and lovely. And very funny! Oh, the things farmers have to worry about!

Thanks, Jayna. :D

Very nice and moving your story @creatr. Best regards

Thanks, Felix. :)

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I may write an update about Joogsie soon. She's doing fine, though we watch closely and probably worry too much. :)
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Joe!

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I'm so glad to hear that Joogsie is doing well.

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