AnElephantCant sing rock n roll
Though he undoubtedly has oodles of swagger
You think this is hooey
But he can’t go to St Louis
And he is not Chuck Berry or mighty Mick Jagger
Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time.
Trip organiser Rochelle maps out the way forward for terrific travelling tale-tellers.
And AnElephant goes down a cul-de-sac.
The idea is to write a very short story, circa 100 words, based on this picture prompt (below).
That’s it.
© Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Route 66
The last song I ever performed on stage.
Back when I still had an uncrushed larynx….
I am 19 years old, at a famous Scottish university, and front-man for a pretty average student band.
I am invited to spend my summer on tour with a chart-featuring outfit, as backup to the voice on their recordings.
He is described, quite charitably, as unreliable.
Amsterdam, the second night, and I am on.
Afterwards, still elated, I walk by the canals.
I see an elderly tourist being robbed, go to his aid.
I am punched to the ground.
Then I get my kicks.
Dear Elephant, Great story and as they say “no good deed goes unpunished. . .” Marvelous! Have a good year! Nan 🙂
Happy whatsits, Nan!
Glad you enjoyed.
Was this true? I hope not!! No good deed goes unpunished.
All tales have some truth in them, dear Brenda.
Thank you.
We do put seeds of truth in all our writing, no matter the level of frivolity, don’t we?
Oh my, what a sad story. You delivered it so well.
Thank you for your visit and your very kind words.
Oh, wicked way to use that last line. Well done.
AnElephant grins wickedly.
Really enjoyed your story and the twist at the end great.
Then AnElephant is a happy bunny!
Thank you for your visit, Irene, glad you enjoyed.
AnElephant is kicking up his heels! Loved your story (but sad) wrapped in a song.
Just glad you enjoyed, Patti, and thanks for taking the time to comment.
So young, with so muh promise – what a tragic tale. But he was brave, and his actions were noble. I really like your tone here – the last line is fantastic.
Thank you kindly, Margaret, AnElephant glows pinkly at your praise.
Bless his heart.
Gosh, thanks, Dawn!
What a great last line. Kicks indeed. Something about the overlay of this story and the song reminds me of Clockwork Orange and Singing in the Rain. Very well done.
-David
AnElephantCant get his big dumb head around Clockwork Orange and Singing in the Rain in the same sentence!
Thanks for kind words, David, glad the impact came through.
Love the image of you kicking the hell out of that robber!
Um, sadly, dear lady, the reverse is true.
AnElephant apologises for not being more clear, but ran out of words.
Don’t forget Winona……
AnElephant gets hip, takes that California trip ….
Delightful pachyderm – loved how you used the song, and that vicious last line. Great little tale.
AnElephant is very happy you liked his structure and his story.
Oh the savagery of that last line. Well done!
Yep, life can be brutal.
Thank you, Sandra, happy you enjoyed.
Perfect last line to tie it all together!
janet
Wow!
Perfect is a BIG word, mammoth thank you!
Maybe a woolly mammoth? 😄
Ah the intro is always so much fun!
Your story packs quite a punch as well…
I like the way you just hint at route 66 in the first line and close the circle with the last one. Nice.
I got a kick out of it. 🙂
AnElephantCant stop doing these intros
He may as well stop trying to breathe
Just when he thinks
His new rhyme stinks
He finds one more up his sleeve!
Sad story. Very good though
Cheers, Al, good to start the day with a chuckle, mon ami!
Yes it is
Well told and very sad. I have instant affection for your hero.
Thank you, Joseph.
The ‘hero’ is grateful.
🙂
Dear AEC,
Is this autobiographical in the least? I loved your story and the imagination that brought it to us.
Mahalo,
Doug
Hmm, in the least!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed.
To be there on that verge of success and get your dreams crushed like that.. what a tragedy. I bet getting your kicks on Route 66 is better than in Amsterdam …
Possibly less painful, Bjorn.
Thanks for visiting.
Oh no! Fame and glory crushed so quickly. A great idea for a story!
Claire
Thanks, Claire, sic transit gloria.
Dear Elephant,
They say that kicks just keep getting harder to find…in this poor fella’s case, not so. Sad story, but he’s a hero nonetheless.
Not sure which I enjoyed more, your story or your intro.
Shalom,
Rochelle
AnElephant is happy that the lady enjoys any of his outpourings.
Thank you.