I don’t normally go with the first idea that pops into my head, but this story practically wrote itself …
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The Wind In The Woods
‘Freeze everybody! Someone’s coming!’ They all held their positions as a lone rambler approached.
Willow’s weekly Yoga For Trees classes were a huge success (she was even thinking about branching out), but they were going to have to find a more secluded spot. The constant human interruptions were an irritation.
A long, low, mournful creak broke the silence, followed by the pungent smell of rotting leaves and bark mulch. The rambler held her nose and hurried on her way.
‘I’m so sorry,’ Cherry said, her pink blossom darkening a couple of shades, ‘I just couldn’t hold it in any longer.’
(100 words)
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EL Appleby: Brain Fragments 
Good storytelling skills 🙂 I’m signing up to try my leaf with this(haha! get it? leaf of paper…) I’m going to shut up now..
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Thanks for the compliment, although that might be the worst pun I’ve heard in a while 😀
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I love this!
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Branching out, eh? Your skills have not diminished while you were gone, El. I really enjoyed this. I’m trying really, really hard not to go into pun mode, so I’m going to leaf now before it gets bad.
janet
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Thanks janet. The pun was a bit of a risk (mine not yours, yours was funny!) But it’s great to be back 🙂
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Don’t leaf yet! The party is just getting rooted!
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… or maybe that was 🙂
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hahahaha…..oh my El….you still do so good on writing these. I bet she blushed….LOL Too funny….
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I’ve never done yoga, but apparently someone always farts. Or maybe that’s just a myth. Either way, I loved writing this one 🙂
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ha ha, loved it 😉
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Sooo funny! I’m so glad you’re back. 🙂
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I am wondering if a writer can be sued for making readers laugh until their sides ached – or am I barking up the wrong tree? 🙂
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That’s absolutely rotten :p
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my first lawsuit – I think that means I’ve arrived 🙂
perhaps I should’ve added a disclaimer…
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love this one. And the puns are good too
Tracey Montague-Lotfi Read ‘Five Percent’ at: https://www.jukepopserials.com/home/read/62
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Haha this was funny! Love branching out and the idea that trees would pass wind, let alone do yoga! Trees do manage to grow into interesting yoga poses at times. Love your work.
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thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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So funny! I really love the blushing cherry tree 🙂
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This was truly hilarious. I read it to my husband and was laughing out loud. I would love to see trees doing yoga, let alone farting. 🙂
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thank you! As soon as I saw the picture I thought ‘yoga’ (but the other bit came later 😉 )
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A walk in the woods will never be the same again…
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You’re right …. it HAD to have written itself. I laughed out loud you have a tendency to do that to me!). Reminds me of the Smothers Brothers who sang a madrigal song which ended, “Don’t you think, dearest maiden, you better agree, when there’s two in the bush, there’s a bird up your tree.” Sorry, but I HAD to. 😀
Super-duper story!
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Tssk tssk, always lowering the tone… Not that I can talk! Thanks for your lovely comments, and your very rude little ditty 🙂
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Gassy tees huh? Well I doubt we have too many of those stories this week! Good job.
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I’m always scared someone’s going to write a similar story to mine, it’ll be hilarious if it happens this week!
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Haha! I see why you went with your first idea! Very funny! HA!
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haha, really enjoyed this from beginning to end. And I’m so glad you didn’t go spooky!
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Branching out.. and a tree with gases..that’s one way to send humans running.. reminds me of an old far side drawing with cows standing on hind legs until there’s a car coming…
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Dear E.L., Your writing is so spectacular! When the “pink lady” had to pass gas, I started laughing out loud. You are really a humorous writer! Good for you. I’m new (and old), but your story is fresh and clean. What enjoyment to read! Thanks, Nan 🙂
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Thanks Nan, what a wonderful compliment. I love knowing that I’ve made someone laugh out loud. I giggled on the train as I wrote this, everyone probably thought I was mad. Perhaps I am…
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That’s hilarious! I love the glimpse into the secret lives of trees. I’m glad they’re trying to stay healthy.
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They may need a little less fibre in their diet though 😉
Thanks for commenting!
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Dear EL,
I’ll never look at trees the same way. So if a tree farts in the woods…? Well, I guess you could say I’m stumped by this. 😉 Thanks for the giggles. Makes me realize how much I missed you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hi Rochelle, you have no idea how much I’ve missed all my Friday Fictioneer Friends! It’s fantastic being back and I’m so glad I made you giggle.
Take care
ELA
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LOL where do you get these ideas?! fantastic. 🙂 🙂
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Thanks KZ. I have no idea where they come from, just hope they never stop coming 🙂
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Ha ha! What a great story. I must show my children this one.
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Thank you. I hope your kids enjoy it 🙂
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So unique with perfectly timed humor. This is amazing!
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thank you. And thanks for taking the time to look at some of my other stories. Much appreciated.
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That was great! I laughed out loud. 😀
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A laugh is the best compliment for me. Thank you 🙂
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Absolutely loved this, one of my favourites this week. Nothing more to say.
Dee
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Thanks Dee, I’m really enjoying being back amongst the Fictioneers. I’m off now to see what everyone else thought of. I wonder if I’ll find any more yoga-loving trees out there…
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Now wouldn’t that be something ? It is good to have you back, you have been missed.
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Hmm–so it happens everywhere, then. Good set up and great ending.
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Very funny.
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That is wonderful. Branching out!!! And embarassing sounds and smells in yoga – oh yes. Fun read.
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Thank you!
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This is one heck of a belly-aching, fart-inducing story 😀 Dare I say I pine for more?
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pine for more – I love it! thanks for commenting 🙂
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Humour, puns, great stuff! I love the idea of the “Yoga For Trees” classes 🙂
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This is LOVELY! The wordplay and humour are sparkling. One of my favourite stories for this prompt. 😀 I’ll go and do the Tree Pose later. 😛
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PS I can’t remember if you’re on Twitter, but I’ve just shared it with our followers there. 🙂 I’m @LazuliPortals.
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I’m not on Twitter (yet) but thank you so much for sharing my story, that’s a huge compliment in itself 🙂
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Well, I’m not going to invite Cherry Tree to any parties! I hope the yoga helps. Very funny!
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that was really funny – well written!
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So many good word plays in this story. As for stinks, the worst I’ve ever smelled came from a ginkgo. Ron
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Stinky ginkgo, eh? Sounds very unpleasant. thanks for your lovely comment 🙂
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Yoga for trees. Love it! Your puns (like “branching out”) were brilliant!!
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Bahahahaha! This is hilarious! Love it!
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This is great. I love the puns. I love the idea of “yoga for trees.” Isn’t it awesome when a flash sort of writes itself.
Nicely handled.
Cheers!
MG
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Thank you. I’m glad you like it, and yes, it’s wonderful when a story pops into my head without any effort. Doesn’t happen often enough though!
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A tree fart joke. I would bet the farm that is a first. So good, darling.
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Thank you. I try to be different, and I think I may have succeeded this time!
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Hilarious!Just loved the whole scene -a truly original take El 🙂
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El, you’re always so funny and clever. This is a great take!
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So funny. Have an image of old ladies collapsing and letting rip not supple trees. 🙂
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