Gabby considered, lazily twirling her lariat. “If he finds what he needs on Earth, I’ll hold off collecting.”
“Timing is everything?” Petra peered over the cloud’s edge, wings stilled.
That’s when Gabby spied her. “Now that’s potential!”
A young woman perched on the metro bench, just three feet behind the young man. She adjusted her sandal strap, while he stared into his smartphone.
“Just fish that phone out of his hand. Send it her way!” Petra pointed. Gabby launched her lariat.
That young woman was an excellent catch.
At least, that’s what Grandpa always told us.
© Liz Husebye Hartmann (2018)
Carrot Ranch Prompt (04/26/2018): In 99 words (no more, no less) write a fish tale. It can be about fishing from any angel, about those who fish, or what might be caught. Go where the prompt leads.
Oh, good one! I like your spin on the fish tale. Amazing what can happen if we take our heads out of the phone screens for a second.
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With a little help from above!
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A great shift in perspectives to tell this divine tale! Angels fishing, hopefully not inspired entirely by a loose typo!
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I’m a great believer in the power of the happy accident…I had fun with this one!
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Wow, I loved your story. ❤
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Thanks, Colleen!
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Awwww…..I love this piece.
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Thank you, Aweni!
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Very clever! And yes, I’d also like to see a few more cell phones get snatched away!
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All in the name of love; beats his alternative!
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Fishing with a lariat; the perfect response to the prompt.
I am sorry if I was obnoxious in commenting at the ranch. I do appreciate your thoughtful comments. You are a vital force.
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No worries.
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What a fun idea.
I’d personally like cloud angels to pick up all the cell phones some days. 🙂
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lol!
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Love it! -Molly
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Thanks, Molly!
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