We got a dog. Mother called it “Lab Mix” because that sounded better than mutt.
My brother and I wanted to name the dog. It was even more important than when we thought it was our job to name our little brother.
We sat in the living room. The lab-mix sat between us.
I wanted to name it Nathan. He wanted to name it Fred.
We bickered terribly. He was bigger than me. So, I was cautious. We bickered so much that Father became distracted from his work. He came upstairs. He sent us to our rooms. As we climbed the stairs, bleary-eyed, we heard Father.
“Telephone Pole!” he called to the dog. It went running. He let it out in the backyard. I watched Telephone pole from my bedroom window, fuming. And that was his name, till he was hit by the UPS man.
I was the only one to see. I cried when I called the police.
But even the police, the EMTs, the firemen, and the Power Grid workers that came, couldn’t save Telephone Pole.
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In so few words we have so much, from a loving, thoughtful mother, through a family dispute to a brilliant and funny conclusion. I despise this lad and his abundant talents 🙂
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How far are you from London?
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My dad was from London so it’s very close… but not geographically
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Ah. I was curious. I am going to be in London at the beginning of march so I was wondering if you’d want to grab a beer.
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That is an idea heaped with beauty and honour, particularly if you’re buying but… How would I know you’re not an evil emperor from the planet Fooledya aiming to mug me of my precious cargo, or wallet as they may call it in Fooledya?
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Of course I’m buying. But I make no promises on my origins or intents. Though, I wouldn’t be hard to find. Russia isn’t exactly teeming with people named Ben.
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The air in Minsk is particularly cold… No wait…
The brown bear is chosen by the wood for defecation purposes, not…. Oh I’m rubbish at this, why haven’t I read some Le Carre!
Can you drop me an email, Ben, when you get chance, for further (more sensible) discussion 🙂
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Ha! Excellent .
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