The tortoise reached the finish line first with no one in sight. “What was the rabbit late for,” wondered Alice, a wrinkle of deep thought creased her emerald forehead as she craned her neck from within the shell. She’d plodded diligently along but had no recollection of passing him.
These parables were so predictable, even so, she smiled inwardly.
She couldn’t know that the rabbit had become lunch for a red-tailed hawk. Little was left but some tufts of fur in the meadow.
The hawk was late for a less well known parable of his own, involving a church mouse and three skunks. They would have to wait.
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Second attempt at a 100 word challenge. This one was technically a 108 word challenge, as Julia specified that writers must include the phrase – { “What was the rabbit late for,” wondered Alice } in the piece.
Oh, I love the meeting of fables and genre. Poor rabbit. (Why did the phrase “Trix are for kids” just pop into my brain?)
silly rabbit
I loved it! A creative combination of parables and turning Alice into an animal. 🙂
Here is the link to my piece:
http://366degree.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/an-invitation-to-tea/
Cheers!
Glad you liked it. It’s a fun challenge to work with 100 words (or 108)
This is such a creative use of the prompt, blending in parables with it. Love it!
Here is mine:
http://writetuit.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/100-word-challenge-rabbit/
Great twist at the end there! Nicely written.
Poor old rabbit!
Hope I can leave this comment. Not having much joy – as you can see from the note I’ve left on my blog in answer to the note posted on Julia’s!
Writing from the Edge
http://lorely-writingfromtheedge.blogspot.com/2012/03/while-hanging-in-charges-shirts-on-line.html
glad you liked it. i’m not sure if i can find your blog, but i’ll try – my navigating this site is usually an adventure.
Delicious! What a brilliant piece! you have me smiling, sighing & nodding my head through this. Wonderful writing. thank you for sharing!
Your adulation is undeserved, but I’ll take it anyway! I’m glad you enjoyed it. As I’ve written previously, I only wish I had discovered the 100 word challenge sooner.