The Snail Herder
A short story full of nonsense.
There was a tiny woman who told tiny tales, to her herd of snails.
She shepherds them as they slide through the night, curating gardens and hillsides to her great delight.
They followed as she walked, soothed by her voice the more she talked.
Enchanted by her vibrant attitude and calming demeanour, fortunate as I am to have seen her.
I regret not having helped build her home, for it must be lonely tending the snails all alone.
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Donna Fox (HKB)
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Comments (12)
Okay so I came to read Joggers Trail but I spotted this story and was like "Huh, I have no memory of this". I read it and nothing rang a bell!! But apparently I've read and commented. I just wish Mr Brain asks me before throwing out memories 😫😫😫😫😫 Now I wonder what tiny tales she tells her snails. Hehehehehhehehe. Loved your story!
Very delightful.
Awww, this was so adorable!
Lovely rhymes! How many snails does the lady have?
You say it’s full of nonsense… yet, you perfectly summed up the loneliness of being a leader.
'I regret not having helped build her home, for it must be lonely tending the snails all alone.' That line alone brought up some feelings for me. It perfectly encapsulates this story and the 'lonely' snail herder. Well done Donna!
The 100 words drive you nuts, though tis fun. This was lovely, looking forward to more. The snake herd is original and interesting. Really needs more for real.
Can you write a longer one about this lady, I think she seems kind of cool 😁 Could be a typo, "heard of snails"? Or is that a play on words and I missed it 😁
Lovely story ❤️
I want to know her name. We need to know more about her. 🤓
Terrific Donna. A snail herder- great idea for a short-short story!
Nice story❤️