DECISION
TIME by Granny Annie
It
was an exciting time deep in the woods. The annual meeting was upon
them and their votes would be cast for or against the question once
again. The meeting ANNOUNCEMENT was posted on the gathering tree at
the edge of the forest.
The
wildlife STRATEGY of every opinion would be set forth at the meeting.
Though it appeared the MINORITY of mice would fight any reasoning
as always, it was clear that the majority of bigger animals such as
deer, opossums, skunks and rabbits would DICTATE what was to be
outlined. There was not a chance that any creature would be FLUID or
flexible in their positions and the final decision would remain
ENIGMATIC.
The
Great Horned Owl was given RECOGNITION to lead this meeting. He
scowled at those he knew would be PLAYFUL and warned them to pay
attention. This leader also was able to caution those who would be
DIVISIVE in the matter open for discussion this EVENING.
There
could have not been a more PICTURESQUE place to gather and the
weather was perfect for them to discuss what had become an ANTIQUE
question. Should they or should they not send a delegation to
confront humans about the continued mistreatment of their homes and
lovely wooded sanctuary? Legend had it that centuries ago such an
elected body had been sent. No changes occurred and those who had
volunteered to carry the message had never been seen again.
Unexpected
gunfire erupted and the meeting quickly ended as the crowd dispersed
without having taken a vote.
Not such a great idea to send an ambassador to confront the humans. What a great story. Makes me think a little of Watership Down.
ReplyDeleteI think the crowd was wise to disperse without pursuing the matter.
ReplyDeleteLove your story. Keep'm coming, Please!
ReplyDeleteYou are so good at this! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your take. A true tale...
ReplyDeleteTerrific, Annie! You let your imagination run free with the words...and how great your result is! :)
ReplyDeleteI rather wish a delegation would be sent again and this time listened to. Unfortunately, humans can't speak "animal".
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