It’s time for Friday Fictioneers. Thank you to Rochelle Wishoff-Fields for her extraordinary leadership and to Al Forbes for an inspiring prompt.
Genre: Humor (102 words)
Copyright-Al Forbes
The Gods Are Crazy
Lenny launched his usual tirade on campus to a statue he addressed as Dionysus, whom he blamed for his wrongful deeds, migraine headaches and lack of shoes.
His voice carried across the quad, accompanied with maniacal gestures, yelling “Carpe Diem!”
Two police officers dragged Lenny away, his head sagging.
He pulled away from the officers, grabbed my arm, his eyes piercing into mine, “Son, you’re Adonis. Don’t let them push you around.”
I never saw Lenny again after that, and I missed him. What mattered was that his actions were genuine. He wanted to care. After all, he did anoint me Adonis.
AmyReeseWrites 
Reblogged this on KMSRAJ51-Always Positive Thinker.
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Thanks for the reblog. I appreciate it!
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Always Welcome !!
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And a great honour that would be Amy. Well done.
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Right? I think so, too. Thank you, Summerstommy.
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Poor Lenny…I feel like Lenny sometimes. I love the opening sentence, really grabs you by the scruff of the neck and pulls you in.
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I can identify with Lenny, too. Thank you, J.D. That means a lot to me.
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Dionysis can have that effect on people… great take Amy
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I agree you got to be careful with him. Thanks, Bjorn.
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Gods, that’s quite funny. I think my favorite part was the fact he was missing his shoes.
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Thanks, Tiffany. He must have lost them somewhere.
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You’re welcome. I can’t imagine where…
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At least I now know who to blame for my lack of cool shoes.
Nice piece of flash! Oh, wait, does that sound dirty?…
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Thanks, Carrie. Plenty dirty! Well done, miss. And I happen to like your shoes.
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Good on both counts. 🙂
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Damn that stupid Lenny! I want to be Adonis. Or somebody cool. The Gods must be Crazy and maybe Lenny is actually Zeus, who knows? Off beat and interesting take on the prompt, Amy!
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Ok. Perry you ARE Adonis. But today only. I hope you can make the most of it. Or, would you rather be Zeus? How about Poseidon? Do you fancy swimming? Thanks, Perry.
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Oh, that was soo funny!
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Thanks, Buffy. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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I had to look up Adonis – cool. I like learning new things.
Thanks for your visit.
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Thanks, Jules.
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Who would know better than Adonis, who’s Adonis? Great story, Amy!
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I think Lenny picked a good one! I mean if you get to pick and all…Thanks, Cathy!
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Enjoyed this piece Amy.
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Thanks, Audra.
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You’re really good at ducking the reader right in… With so few words!!
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Ah, what a nice thing to say. Thanks! The limit forces me to make choices, which I think is a good thing.
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Ducking? Geeze. Stupid fingers.
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🙂 You’re fine!
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“He wanted to care.” So many do, and can’t find the energy. Well done, Amy!
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Yeah, or don’t express it all. Thanks, Dawn!
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Exactly! Who knows how many of those “lost souls,” who yell “random” things, aren’t in fact calling out the truth. And indeed– those who say nothing.
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hmmn i like lenny 🙂 and he knows just which god to blame … funny tale 🙂 enjoyed this
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Thanks, kz! I like Lenny, too. Thanks for reading. – Amy
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Hey I like Lenny, My characters are just cattle rustlers, damn you’re an Adonis. 🙂
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Thanks, Jackie! Cattle rustlers have their own story, too, although I admit I’d like to meet Adonis.
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Dear Amy,
Is this Lenny related to Steinbeck’s? I like him. Not afraid to speak up and out and call things as he sees them. You’ve got me digging through wikipedia, too. gods abound.
Aloha,
Doug
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Dear Doug,
No, the name Lenny just appealed to me, so relation to Steinbeck’s. I think we need more people like Lenny in our midst. Thanks for kind comments. I appreciate it.
Amy
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I hope Lenny’s OK, and that he found his shoes. There’s always someone else to blame for an excess of alcohol, so why not the god of wine!
Very enjoyable 🙂
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That makes sense, right?! Thank you.
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I kind of like Lenny. I need someone to blame for my pain and stupidity, too 🙂 But Lenny really took that concept to a whole new level!!
Now I think I shall appoint myself to be a goddess, strong and beautiful…Diana? Or Venus?
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Thanks, Jan! Lenny is a deep thinker.
Oh, I’m glad I inspired you. Please choose whomever you like! Both are excellent choices.
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Hope Lenny is OK – loved the sentiments in this story. Always considered myself to be a Pan man.
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Thanks, Jim. I appreciate that. Pan is a wondrous sort! I hear he’s quite the musician and likes to dance with the nymphs. How delightful is that?!
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Actually, I often parade around the kitchen in my off the shelf nymph kit ! Can you hear a lyre being played? I can.
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I can see it! Are sausages involved, per chance?
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Strum a sausage and all your dreams come true!
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Dear Amy,
“I learned the truth from Lenny Bruce, so I smoke a pint of tea a day.” Simon and Garfunkel. Doesn’t mean anything, but the name Lenny sent me there. (It’s 4:30 a.m. silliness) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOvs3rCFI2A
Your title is perfect for this story. Sets the tone. I hope Lenny finds peace within himself. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Oh, thank you for letting me share in your musical vibe and moment. Ha, that’s funny! It’s funny how just one name or word can take us to a special place. I appreciate your kind comments. I hope Lenny finds peace, too. Thanks!
Amy
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Poor Lenny. At least he knows his Greek gods when he sees them…
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Right. He probably has more fun than the rest of us. Thanks!
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Lenny was invisible until he received negative attention. I hope he got the help he needed.
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Thanks, Renee. I like to think that he would, but that’s usually not the case . Thanks for reading! – Amy
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An interesting take on the prompt. I would have liked to meet Lenny.
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Thanks, Ted. I think Lenny would be a lot of fun.
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Ye Gods! Of course the secret is Lenny must not find peace,as it will stem his creativity. You brought yourself into the story with impeccable timing,starting in 3rd person then 1st in only 100 words. I thought that switch was technically masterful.
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Ah, you’re wonderful. Thanks for the kind words, Managua. I appreciate it.
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What a colorful character. Do you think we’ll see more of Lenny in the future? I think I would be quite impressed too if anyone named me as Adonis.
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Thanks, David. Who can complain about being called Adonis. I don’t know if we’ll see Lenny again. I do hope he’s okay.
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Hi Amy,
Your title reminded me of a fun old movie, The Gods Must Be Crazy. Do you know it? This does look like it could be on a college campus. Fun story! Ron
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Hi Ron,
Yes, I do know that movie and thought of it when I decided on a title, although my story doesn’t resemble the movie. I thought about a college campus for some reason and then I couldn’t do anything else. Thanks! – Amy
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Poor Lenny. I like to blame inanimate objects for my troubles too. So far they haven’t taken me away.
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Me too, Michelle! So far, I’m in the clear. Ha ha.
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You are very clever, you know that? Very clever indeed 🙂
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Oh, well I try. Not as a clever as you! 🙂
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