The air is thick with pending rain; above me the telephone lines sway under a sudden weight of birds. “It’s how you know a storm is coming,” Mama told me. Sure, a storm is coming. I check my gun one last time.
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For this week’s gargleblaster, to answer the question “Why do birds suddenly appear?”
And, just because now I can’t get it out of my head, I’m going to inflict this on you.
mridubala said:
😦
theinnerzone said:
Evocative. The last line ties it all nicely to the prompt.
Sue said:
Loved it!!
(I’m not able to post this week)
jenbrunett said:
holy ominous, batman! great imagery and last line there.
ReallyGina1 (@ReallyGina1) said:
Your last line is killer!!!
Kir Piccini said:
Such a good use of an ominous feeling, that last line had me catch my breath.
Geeta Nair said:
Lovely and true.
annbennett said:
This hombre is not throwing caution to the wind. Good job with prompt.
Shailaja /Doting Mom said:
Ah the ominous portent of the last line! Gave me chills!
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A Wrter said:
it is written very nicely……..
thewizardsword said:
I love that “kicked in the gut” feeling of the last line. Nice job!
ContactRida said:
very good imagery. it left me wanting more:)
From The Laundry Room said:
Hahahaha. The last line got me. Well done.