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Doggy evening, Fiction, Flash Friday 55, I like dogs but they scare me, Imagination, In a matter of seconds, Jogging chronicles
One evening, I decided to stroll
Listening to my I-Pod roll
A loud “Hey!” did I hear
I figured, from somewhere near
I thought I recognized the face
Ah! Friend from college days
He was walking his gnarly dog
My heart became a log…
I waved back, but didn’t stay
Barely managed to scurry away…
** My first post for Flash Friday 55 hosted by G-Man… Check out the other interesting reads too!**
***I really owe this one to Adam for constantly encouraging me to try out a 55!!! Thanks, Adam! You Totally Rock :)!!! ***
How I write, is mine...How you read, is yours 
a poem,
very exciting and breath taking 55.
Glad to see you try it.
hehehhe…thanks, Ji… it’s kinda tough! But I gave it a shot anyway 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it..
awe congrats on your fist 55!! you did amazing you are a wonderful asset to this little game we play. i got one up too this week, i haven’t in a while. thank you adam for encouraging a great person!!
Ohhh…that’s so encouraging!!! Thank you so much Suzie 🙂 Glad you enjoyed this one…
Looking forward to read yours too…
And yes! Thanks to Adam for making me try out the 55! It’s fun!!
check to see if you have new post,
thanks.
Happy Weekend!
🙂
Thanks for checking, Ji 🙂 That was so sweet of you !!! I will be putting up a post very soon…
A very happy weekend to you too!!
Take care..
Scary, running into old school chums. I’d run too. Like the gnarly dog. Good 55!
heheheh.. I ran from the friend cuz of his gnarly canine chum 🙂 Thank God, it’s all fiction anyway..
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the encouragement… I am totally a first timer here 🙂
gnarly dog and log heart … you made me smile.
Thanks for the link to Adam, I ‘lost’ him for a while.
🙂 55 words makes it a wee bit tough to put everything in… hehehe … but I enjoyed writing this one.. .
Glad it made you smile, Cindy… 🙂
nice first 55…was excited to see you in the game…hmmm so why avoid the old friend?
Cuz of his gnarly canine friend ofcourse 🙂
Enjoyed writing this 55… it was tough though…
So you really are afraid of them… 🙂 I am too, when they gnarl! This poem quickly set the scene, showed the action and got out again with a really cute ending, all in 55. And a great title too, by the way.
Well Done, Kavita.
Oh.. I am so glad you liked the title! I ended up putting more time into the title than into the story.. the story came in a “flash”! 😉 Thank you for the encouragement, Cindy… It’s my first 55!! And yes, I am definitely afraid of those gnarly ones!!! brr…
Oh man!! writing a story in just 55 words is very challenging… but fun too!!!
Hope you are having a great time!
you could rap with this one – I did / I am
Rapping from the moon fo schizle
hehehh… totally! I did too 🙂 Let’s rap all the way, Moon!!
Some things are just better left in the past.
I’m up here.
You bet, Patti!!! But this time, it was his dog that scared me (unintentionally ofcourse) 🙂
Wow.. first 55 and its definitely amazing..!! Nice imagination on this one Kavita..!! 😀 all the best 😉
Gee…thanks a bunch girl!!! I need all the encouragement I can get! 🙂 55s are tough!! phhewww
Well, at least I found it tough.. hopefully, it’ll be slightly easier the next time 🙂
Glad you liked this one… try it sometime if possible..you could incorporate your new (Cinquain/Haiku) learnings into it too.. a double challenge sorta 😉
umm whats a 55? (I’m clueless 😛 ) does it refer the sonnet 55? But that something to do with immortalizing loved one or something like that, is it not?
I wasn’t referring to sonnets, lady… I was referring to Flash 55… not many rules really! It’s writing a story/poem/prose/fiction/whatever in 55 words! 🙂
Sounds simple huh… 🙂
Oh.. this is totally new to me,, I might try my hands at it sometime 😉 thanks for the insight!
ohh…anytime, girl!! You could check out G-man (his link’s in my post) for more on this 🙂
And then there is Sunday 160… poem/story, etc in 160 characters or less (spaces included)!!! How cool is that!! I too am pretty new to these memes… just a coupla weeks old I guess.. and I am enjoying them!!!
Kavita:
A good 55er , and interesting too boot. liked the gnarly dog and your become a log…reference, very clever.
I have yet to try it may be next week, hard for me to say anything in 55 works or less — unless it is haiku or ?Tanka. Maybe the Sunday 160 word would be better? who is hosting it?
Good 55er you actually nailed it down perfectly,
Joanny
You should try it too, Joanny! Next Friday for sure! I am sure you will enjoy it! 🙂
Glad you liked this one… and thanks for the sweet comment… I really appreciate it!!!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Cool first 55! And, welcome!
yaaayyy!! Thank you so much… And glad you enjoyed it 🙂 This is fun!!
Yay! There you go with the 55! Well done, my friend 🙂 You’re a natural. Tension and feeling within and between the lines. cheers, Kavita
All thanks to you, Adam! You have been egging me to try it, for a while now… And I am lovin’ it! 🙂
Glad you liked this one… fiction again 😉
Off to read yours now…
Cheers.. and Happy Friday!!!
This was indeed an excellent first time 55.
You didn’t like this person from your past?
Originally, there was rules.
A Plot
A central Character
In EXACTLY 55 words…!!!!!
But when the Friday Funfest was handed over to me to Host, I accepted ALL formats just to get people to participate in this challenging Exercise of creativity.
Supposedly the rules state that you post your Friday Flash 55 on your FRIDAY post on your blog, then you come read mine and comment, and leave your link in my comment box. I post at 8:00 SHARP every Thursday. But for some reason people just post Willy Nilly all day Thursday. It’s kind of hard to keep up, But at least they play and thats all that matters…Thanks again, and have a Kick Ass Week-End…G-Man
Phhheeewww… glad you liked this one, G-Man! Well, I guess the first-timer in me followed the rules today 😉
Maybe next week on, it won’t be the same 🙂
I was originally thinking of posting mine on Friday.. but I saw yours, and decided I could post mine a coupla hours before Friday 🙂
Annnyyhoooo… I am lovin’ the 55s!!! And thank you for having me here… It’s so totally cool!
I am having one helluva weekend…hope you do as well! Looking forward to read (and write) many more 55s 🙂
Fantastic one… That happens… U observe a good way and conveyed it in so small words..:) mine is up here
heheh…thanks!!! Glad you enjoyed this one.. I was just off on a walk in the evening, and this popped to my mind 🙂
Now over to yours…
Great first go – keep ’em coming. invite yor friends – old and new…
Woohoo.. thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed it! Have already told a few of my friends.. 55 is fun!! 😀
This one got me laughing… can imagine being in it as I’ve been in those too many times 🙂
hehehe…have you now? As the guy with the dog? 😉
Glad you enjoyed this one….you should try out the Friday Flash 55 thingie.. a story in 55 words (as simple as that!) .. it could be a poem too..
Details in my post… For more, check out G-Man…
Happy Weekend!! 🙂
You have done awesome my friend – well done on the 55
love from the Moon
and thanks for all your kind words this week
Aww.. thank you Moon… Really appreciate your encouragement !
Have fun writing, dear friend…
And Happy Weekend!
Those gnarly dogs can be scary. We’ve got one living down the way.
Maaann.. I have been running from dogs ever since I was a kid! I try to stay calm.. but then I guess they can sense the fright in me! 🙂
There has never been any doubt about you!!! First 55 and I agree with Adam…you’re a natural!!!! I LOL so much about that gnarly dog….are you really afraid of them? Your imagination blows my mind… GOOD ONE my dear friend!!! I have but one wish….and that is to meet you and your husband for real!! Truly…The Land Downuner awaits the Most Poetic Woman Ever!!! Maybe one day…it would be my honor to have you here!!
{{{{{HUGGGGGGSSSSSSSS}}}}}}}} 🙂
Downunder that was meant to be!!!! Duhhhh xxx
ofcourse I got that one right 🙂 duhhhh 😀
hehehehe… you really flatter me, Amanda… I am in the seventh heaven right now… and it will take a while to get back to earth :)… I was actually shying away from the screen when I read your comment! How crazy was that!!! But seriously, you say the loveliest of things to me! And they make my heart flutter! I SWEAR!
And yes… I too sooooooooooo wanna meet you !!! Goshhhh…the thought itself is so exciting! teeheehee.. WHENEVER we plan that Aus trip, you WILL BE FIRST TO KNOW for sure!!! I would be one lucky gal, to get to meet you! Yaaaaayyy!!! Pheeww.. I am dreaming already! 😀
Oh god! In all our girly talks, I totally forgot about the poem… hehehe… I am scared of dogs, girl… and I think they sense that in me 🙂 I don’t dislike them.. I just am scared! These days, I am getting better .. I mean, come on, the other day, I actually shared the elevator with a lady and her fluffy little thing! I tried to fool it that I wasn’t scared of it.. and it got fooled alright 🙂
Anyway, you get to your poem now that your work day is over with… Post it tomorrow, and I will read it soon enough!!! 🙂
Meanwhile, take care and have fun…
(MANY HUGS AND KISSES) 😀 You Rock My World, sweet lady!!
wonderful imagery!
glad you enjoyed mine!
you have a lovely blog here!
cheers!
Aww… glad you enjoyed this one… and thank you for your kind words…
I am assuming you are from Mumbai… ME TOOOO (well, not livingthere now, but its still my birthplace AND hometown nonetheless) !!! Yaaayyy 😀
Have a great weekend… Cheers!
BOMBAY ROCKS!!
I love the comedy of those moments where you see someone you know but rapidly get away from them for whatever reason – and you express this really well.
Keep writing my friend – you make a lot of people smile!
Chloe xx
Oh maaannn.. you can say that again! Sometimes, you REALLY wanna avoid those old friends (for whatever creepy/weird reason)… but here, I mainly avoided him cuz of his dog (well, at least in my imagination) .. hehehe
I am happy to see you enjoyed this one, Chloe… You sure give reason for me to gloat! 🙂
Thank you for your kind words of appreciation… I treasure it!
HAPPY WEEKENNDDDD 😀
Ha ha – I saw you mentioned you are a bit scared of dogs in one of your comments….did you see my photos of my little dog Stormy here on my blog? She is my sweetheart. She beats any boyfriend I have ever dated – hands down!! lol 😉 hehehehe
Happy weekend to you my friend – hope you stayed blessed, inspired and happy!!
Chloe xx
Oh maaaannn.. I really AM scared of dogs (irrespective of their shape and size) 🙂 You should my post “ma ma ma ma mad huh” .. you will get an idea somewhere in there 🙂
I am off to check out Stormy now :)… I bet she loves you loads too!
Have a lovely weekend with her… and keep your boyfriends away from her 😉
Yes who wants to be reminded of the old days, and the old ways when now things are so different, Or so we need to believe… Just a fun 55 today!
heheheh.. indeed! Glad you thought the same too 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, and for your comments…
Have a great weekend!
lol…… an awesome reason to turn the HI into a BYE 😛
heheh.. OFCOURSE it’s some big reason!! Phewww (albeit only in my imagination! ;-))
Glad you enjoyed this one, Harshika… and thanks for your sweet comment..
Have a lovely weekend!
nice! i’ve got to join you on the flash 55 fridays. 5 verses of 11 words. hmmm, i will follow your lead.
Gee.. Thanks Joyce!! Glad you enjoyed this one… Yes, you too should DEFINITELY try Flash 55 ! It’s fun!
And this 5 by 11 thingie.. well, that was my way of bringing some order into the poem… and to keep count ofcourse 🙂
Happy versing! 🙂
Oh my God, Kavita, you captured that feeling so well! This is exactly what it’s like to run into an old classmate that you don’t really wish to talk to… Just a quick ‘hey’…
heheheh… Glad you agree with me here, Lua… Some old classmates are better off in memories.. ESPECIALLY when you run into them in the oddest of moments!!! Phheewww
Thanks for your kind comments.. they are most appreciated! 🙂
Have a fabulous weekend!
nice first 55…and yep – there are old school friends you just don’t wanna meet anymore…
Ohh.. thank you so much, Claudia.. glad you enjoyed this read, and thanks for sharing my sentiment here 🙂
Some old friends (phhewww) are better in memories:)
Have a gorgeous weekend!
Avoiding encounters can be an art. Nice 55. Mine is also up.
You can say that again, MM !! 🙂 It really is an art… and I am yet to excel it 🙂
Checked your 55, and commented! It’s awesome!! Hope you’re better now 🙂
Have a great weekend!
How sad…but an unfortunate fact of life…I’ve tied to re-establish friendships with some of my old college friends to no avail…some things aren’t suppose to be I guess…thanks for the poem my friend.
You can say that again, Charles… Sometimes, people want to avoid us, and sometimes we run from them.. Like you said, some things are just not meant to be! No point chasing these 🙂
Glad you liked the poem (although I am not too sure if I should be glad that you could relate to it)..
Thank you for your insightful comments… They are much appreciated!
Have a great weekend, friend..
Haha, I liked this! I, myself, have had those encounters with old acquiantances whom I just can’t get away from fast enough! 🙂
heheh…glad you enjoyed this 🙂 Some old “friends” are really best avoided indeed 🙂 (for some reason or the other;))
Thanks for your sweet comments…
Have a lovely weekend!
Congrats on your 1st 55! It is addicting, but unlike chocolate no pounds will be gained, only great blog friends and fun & interesting 55’s to read. Enjoy!!
Geee..thank you so much !! 🙂 And yea, it’s been fun thus far !! All the cool reads, the loadsa friends.. it’s great!
Hope you are, as well!
Have a fantastic weekend!
A poem 55!! This is the first time I read(heard) about one.. And yeah, I fear dogs too, but not more than their owners!! 😛
heheheh… well said, Abhishek!! Fearing dogs, but not more than their owners 🙂
As for a 55er as a poem, well, I do seem to be having a thing for poems!! phewww.. Just couldn’t resist myself this forst time..
Maybe the next time onwards, I might just do a 55 prose…who knows! 🙂
Thanks for your kind comments… and have a great weekend!
Kavita, I think it took about 20 seconds for me to read this! I had no idea that the story would actually elapse in real time (kinda like 24)! 😛
This was fun! I loved it! 🙂
heheheh…glad you enjoyed the read, Tony! Although this was part fiction, such stories sometimes DO take place, and in under 20 seconds too! 😉
Thank you for your sweet comments… I always look forward to them!!
Hope you are having a fantastic weekend !!
Wasnt it worth the wait for a little chit chat?
Nice attempt on the flash 55. You did splendid…well, you always do splendid.
Have a sweet weekend my good friend.
Cheers!
I wouldn’t have minded waiting to talk to him, Emmanuel.. but his fierce looking dog scared the heck out of me… phew!!!
I am glad you enjoyed my first attempt at a 55! And thank you so much for the encouragement, friend… I really appreciate it!!!
Hope you are enjoying your weekend… take care.. and have fun!!! 🙂
Apt description of avoidance, so concisely done. Thank-you.
hehehe… hope you enjoyed the read… and although it was fiction, such stories do indeed occur!! Phheewww.. this is best justice I could do to such a story 🙂
Thanks for your comment… they are much valued!!!
Have a great weekend!
truth of most of the meetings we don’t even realize..
You can say that again!! 🙂
Glad you enjoyed this poem… and thanks for your continued visits…
Luv ya!! Happy August 😀