Fiction/Short Story/Prompt
The Grocer And The Gander
A Tale of Bonniebrook
Once upon a time in the quaint village of Bonniebrook, there lived a blithe grocer named Mr. Wiggins. He was known far and wide for his cheerful demeanor and his knack for playing the fiddle, which he often did while tending to his grocery store.
One sunny morning, as Mr. Wiggins was merrily fiddling away behind the counter, a mischievous gander named George waddled into his shop. George was known for his curious nature and had a penchant for causing a ruckus. With a mischievous glint in his eye, George leaped onto the counter, knocking over a kettle and spilling its contents all over the floor.
Mr. Wiggins let out a hearty laugh at the sight of the gander’s antics and decided to join in the fun. He picked up the fiddle and began to play a lively tune, twirling and dancing around the store with George in tow. The two of them pranced about, creating a delightful spectacle that drew the attention of the entire village.
As they danced, Mr. Wiggins noticed a loose thread on his favorite colored apron. Without missing a beat, he plucked a needle and thread from a nearby cupboard and quickly stitched up the tear. The villagers who had gathered to watch couldn’t help but applaud Mr. Wiggins’s nimble fingers and George’s graceful waddle.
The impromptu performance continued, with Mr. Wiggins and George leaping and twirling until they were both breathless. As they finished their dance, Mr. Wiggins declared, “For your delightful company and spirited dance, I hereby crown you, George, the honorary king of Bonniebrook!”
The villagers erupted in cheers, and Mr. Wiggins placed a small, makeshift crown on George’s head, fashioned from a discarded tin cup. George flapped his wings in delight, and the grocer and the gander basked in the adoration of the villagers.
From that day forward, whenever Mr. Wiggins played his fiddle, George the gander would waddle into the store, and together, they would bring joy and laughter to the people of Bonnybrook. The unlikely duo became beloved symbols of the village, reminding everyone that even in the most unexpected places, happiness and camaraderie could be found.
Thank you to Dr. Casey Lawrence for today’s prompt at Promptly Written
Choose 5 or more of these 10 Mother-Goose-inspired words (you may use any form, including plurals, any tense, or changing to a noun/verb/adjective):
- Bonny
- Blithe
- Kettle
- Gander
- Leaping
- Stitch
- Crown
- Grocer
- Fiddle
- Cupboard
