Friday, November 16, 2012

The Life Of A Battery

It's Friday Fictioneer time. Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for the cute photo prompt. Here's my 100-word flash fiction. Try it!

THE LIFE OF A BATTERY
By Beth Carter

AAA watched wide-eyed as Mom opened the batteries and dumped them into a big jar. For once, we won’t have a disastrous Christmas without batteries.

“Ouch” AAA whispered as she clanked against 9Volt.

Mom turned out the lights as the batteries elbowed for room.

“Stop snoring," said D.

“Quit shoving me," said C.

“Why’d you wake me? How’s a curvy girl supposed to get any sleep,” said D.

“You’re just jealous of my slim figure,” said AA.

“Ditto,” added AAA with a smirk.

“This is gonna be a long night. Where’s my Prozac?” added D.

“Shhh. How’s a battery supposed to get any sleep?” asked 9Volt.
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42 comments:

  1. janetNovember 16, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Why are they all so negative? Don't at least half need to be positive? :-) Good job, Beth.

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    1. BethNovember 16, 2012 at 2:32 PM

      Haha. Love all the battery puns.Thanks, Janet.

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  2. Sandra CrookNovember 16, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    A lot of thought went into this - very nicely done Beth.

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    1. BethNovember 17, 2012 at 10:07 PM

      Thank you. I actually wrote it faster than most. :)

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  3. PatNovember 16, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Good job Beth. Good comment Jan.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Really original! I love the characterizations of the different batteries.

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  5. R. E. HunterNovember 16, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    A unique take on it. Nice one.

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  6. ShirleyNovember 16, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Cute story. Glad to see you back. I loved this pic.

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    1. BethNovember 17, 2012 at 10:03 PM

      Thanks, Shirley. I'm behind on reading all of the stories.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    I loved it. I've never been inside the mind of a battery before. Nicely done!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Hi Beth,
    At least you promote integration. And why isn't there a B battery? Thanks for the smile. Ron

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  9. Tom PoetNovember 16, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    I have always been a fan of the D battery myself. Nice one.

    Tom

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  10. Perry BlockNovember 16, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Beth, I like the subtle use of the title especially. Never guessed that a battery's life could be so downright sensual.

    Is there such a thing as a Double D? Suddenly I'm really turned on!

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    1. BethNovember 17, 2012 at 9:58 PM

      Haha! Love your comments!!! Glad you caught the title nuance. Not sure if there's a DD. Still need a shower?

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  11. Douglas MacIlroyNovember 17, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    Dear Beth,

    Good thing they weren't stored in the freezer. That would have slowed them down. i love the great characterization in this story.

    Aloha,

    Doug

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  12. loraNovember 17, 2012 at 3:21 AM


    I see Beth is up to her witty self once again. Clever take on the batteries in the jar...jockeying for space.

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  13. Rochelle Wisoff-FieldsNovember 17, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    An energizing piece fraught with whimsy. In other words, I really liked this, Beth.

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  14. RussellNovember 17, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    A very enlightening piece, Beth. Obviously, they are having trouble celebrating their differences. It's good to have you back on Friday.

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  15. brudbergNovember 17, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Battery puns can be little difficult for time, remember they are all bipolar.

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  16. AnonymousNovember 17, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    well done. you need a question mark after "prozac."

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  17. AnonymousNovember 18, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    i love your story. so light and original ^^

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  18. billgncsNovember 18, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    nice -- it was an electric read!

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  19. AnonymousNovember 18, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    SO very cute! I think the picture goes well with the story! Could be in a kids' book since it looks very colorful. Great job, Beth!

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    1. BethNovember 19, 2012 at 9:21 AM

      Thank you. I write children's books, as you might have noticed.

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    2. BethNovember 19, 2012 at 9:23 AM

      Thanks for the idea! It would be fun to turn this into a kids' book!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 19, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Interesting perspective :-)

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