Groundskeeper’s Apprentice, my new job.
I was proud but, a problem soon arose.
The pay sucked.
To make ends meet, I began collecting the fresh blooms left by mourners,
selling them back to local florists, who resold them again.
Repurpose, Reuse, Recycle
Written in the shape of a Gargleblaster!
tnkerr-Writing Prompts and Practice 
That’s awful. 😆 Now you know the truth behind those flower “miracles” in graveyards. Congrats tnkerr!
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The secret’s out. Mum’s the word! Gracias DS thanks for the read
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This is so sad 😦 Would they smell different each time?
Great Tnkerr !
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Thanks. Good question – I’m not sure! Whadda you think?
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Haha 🙂
In worldly sense, yes…in unworldly sense, no … 🙂
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Ouch! I wonder if the flowers felt different! Great job, Tnkerr
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I like your question. Now I need to ponder it. First I have to decide if you meant emotionally different or tactilely different! Could be the subject of a future post…
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How sad and awful, but kind of resourceful on his part. Now we know where the flowers go. Brilliant job! ♥
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Cover the question. Read your answer. Does it still make sense?
Thanks Kathy keep smiling!
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Sad but true I think.
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I think so too! Thanks for the read!
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Cool direction with the prompt! Very unique idea! I feel bad for those poor returning mourners asking the prompt question though. 😦
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The first thing that popped into my mind was, “Where have all the soldiers gone?” so I had to go somewhere else. Glad you liked it.
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I don’t think that the deceased would have an issue with their flowers being used to feed a poor groundskeeper. Like they say, money needs to be spread around to make things grow! I like the practicality of this piece.
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And I like the way you think Tina. Thank you.
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What a terrible thing to do, and yet a part of me likes that there would be more use for them.
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I can see both sides of this as well. I am certain society would be mortified. And, maybe they should be but then again???
Good to see you here Marcy.
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I am admiring his nerve. Recycle, Reuse, repurpose. Seriously.
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Thank you, Domo, Gracias. I really mean it. Thanks
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Very practical and resourceful, I say! I love that this perfectly answers the question – it could almost be darkly amusing but then maybe I have a sick mind.
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Thanks for that. If you have a sick mind I’m really worried about me!!!
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Yep, I’m all for the 3 Rs! Creative direction with the prompt, and I admire how you’ve grabbed my sympathy for this character in so few words.
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Thank you so much! Glad you liked it!
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oh man!! Do what you gotta do I guess!
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Uh huh! We all do.
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Is it bad that this made me laugh? Everyone seems to be saddened but honestly, I cracked up. Great take on the prompt 🙂
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Thanks for laughing! I like that.
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Oh.So.Good!
As always 🙂
Loved your take on the prompt and the completely perfect ending!
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Thanks. I’m smiling again.
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This could be a short story, Thom. I totally want to read more tales about the adventures of this character. Nice job!
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Thanks – I’ll have to figure out a way to pull off a story arc with 42 words…? My head’s starting to hurt already.
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