Friday Fictioneers – A Byzantine Conversation

~ Neil MacDonald
PHOTO PROMPT © Fleur Lind

Harry, they say, is a keen plantsman. But is that the same as a horticulturalist? He knows the Latin names, so perhaps. Or do I want, maybe, a nurseryman? It’s confusing to have so many words for gardener.

“What exactly do you want?” he asks.

I wave my hands in what I hope is visionary gesture.

Harry suggests, “Something formal? Cottage garden? Zen meditative space? Wildlife haven?”

I see he’s trying to be helpful, but choice paralyses me.

“Umm, you know, a trim and a tidy up.” That sounds ridiculous, as if I was at the barbers.  “Maybe another day?”

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Friday fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other stories here

47 thoughts on “Friday Fictioneers – A Byzantine Conversation”

  11. Poor guy has a hard time making up his mind. One wonders if he’s had a breakdown of some sort, or perhaps was never allowed to make up his own mind as he grew up. The therapist in me would enjoy a session or two with this MC.

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