So it began, the subjugation of humankind to earth’s other species.
“About time, don’t you think?” exclaimed the ivy to the flowers clinging to its twiggy branches. “I’ve been waiting for this day ever since my ancestors put down roots. Generations of my kind have put up with humans stepping on us…uprooting us to plant something more to their liking. Who died and made the human God anyway?”
Nearby patches of grass peeking out from cracks in the asphalt chimed in “Down with humans!!!”
An uprising the likes of which the world had never seen was underway.
Mankind would pay.
The Attack of the Killer Tomatoes must have been the welcoming vanguard to your plant invasion. I like the photo and the storyline. I hope the invaders can survive colder winters temperatures. Just a sec! I completely forgot about global warming. This effect will surely pave the way for their shenanigans. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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All of the above, I think. Humans have given earth’s other species more than enough reasons to rebel en masse.
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I bet dandelions are something
Iike the leaders of the rebellion. “Occupy THE street”. Great story!
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Thankfully, we’ve not a lot of dandelions in our small patch of lawn. They keep getting mowed down…
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We took similar sci-fi leafy paths this week, hugmama. I really enjoyed this story!
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Great minds think alike… 🙂
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🙂
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If this ever happens I am in deep trouble. I’ve killed more than my share of houseplants.
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Me too! Hopefully, my outdoor garden will speak up for me…if and when the time comes. 😦
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Nice one, it reminded me of The Day of the Triffids, except the whole plant kingdom seem so be in on it. Must remember to mow the lawn this week.
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ha, ha…thankfully, we have a small lawn. Although we do have tons of plants in the rest of our garden. Hopefully they’ll remember how I’ve tried to care for them all these years…most times, at least.
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Dear Millie,
I could see houseplants rising up against me and my brown thumb. 😉 I liked your story. Reminiscent of Day of the Triffids. Perhaps the plants in your story have been the victims of GMO for too long.
shalom,
Rochelle
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Perfect plot, Rochelle! Genetically altered plants eventually become vegetative robots who take over the world. In fact, they do so by dehumanizing those who have eaten their altered forms for years and years. You’re a genius! But then again…you must’ve known that already. 🙂
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Well done. Kind of fits as a prequel to mine 8^).
BTW, did you really mean to say sublimation, or something else, like subjugation?
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Sublimation popped into my head as soon as I saw the photo prompt. I proceeded to write without so much as a backward glance. However somewhere in the back of my mind, I knew something was amiss with my choice of words. Time got away from me, until you reminded me to check my Webster’s. hugs…for setting me straight. I’ve just updated my story using…subjugation.
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Somehow I think that this will happen.. all that carbondioxide will give the plants that strength.. and we will be just consumed…
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Now that’s something to consider…that it might be scientifically feasible for plants to overwhelm humans. We can die from too much carbon dioxide…yet the plants gain super strength from it. Great story line, Bjorn.
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Those nearby patches of grass should read Animal Farm pretty damn quick.
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I guess I’d better read it too…pretty damn quick. Best to keep abreast of what goes on in both the plant and animal kingdom, especially if they’re fixing to…consume us. Yoicks!!!
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the rise of the plants. i don’t think we stand a chance.
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Hmmm…you could probably make something freakily horrific about that scenario, K.Z. You’ve got the magic touch…
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Ha.
Long Live the Plants!!!!!!
Long Live Weed!!!!
from Up in Smoke.
good one,
Cheech Randy Marin-Mazie
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Plants…weed…smoke. Nice take-away…
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Haha. Very good.
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Glad it made you chuckle…
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I’ve seen some gardens where this has happened… 😉 Good idea.
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Mine included!
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Dear Hugmamma, I agree with the plants – I hate to mow the grass, however, residents of my neighborhood are glad my husband does! This is a really great story and may happen some day. I don’t think plants are as stupid as people think, I saw one wink at me the other day – or not. Nan 🙂
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I grow lots and lots of plants in my garden so as to crowd out the weeds. So I think I’m in pretty good standing with most of the plant kingdom…maybe not so much with the weeds…and the grass. If my husband would allow it, I’d get rid of the lawn and plant more perennials and annuals. As for the animal kingdom…I have 3 cats and a dog INSIDE…a chipmunk, a hummingbird, as well as a plethora of butterflies, bees, and birds. Then there’s the bunny rabbits and deer who love to graze on the plants. All in all…I’m a friend to plant and animal alike. I’m definitely hedging all my bets when they decide to…rise up against mankind. 🙂
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Hugmamma, Very original take on the prompt. Plants against man. I’m afraid we have a lot to pay for. Well written.
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My mind seems always on the environment. I guess it’s because I usually root for the underdog. hugs for the comment…
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“Root” for the underdog??! I saw what you did there – after writing a great little story. 🙂
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Wish I could take credit, however I was only reverting to the tried and true, very old saying. Thanks for thinking me a witty writer, however. I’ll take it!
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I always knew the plants would turn on us and take back the Earth. Let’s hope that the carnivorous plants behave or we’re really in trouble. Great take on the prompt!
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ha, ha! Perhaps if we all became vegetarians we could save mankind. 🙂
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Great take on the prompt…it’s time to pay…
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These days with environmental mayhem proliferating, it feels like it’s only a matter of time. The “if” seems to be transpiring, it’s the “when” we can only continue to guess about.
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I couldn’t agree more. We haven’t been good guardians of the natural in our world, on the contrary.
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Too long we’ve abused earth’s natural resources for our own selfish gains. Wish we could stop the avalanche, but with the Chinese aiming to get their fair share as latecomers to the capitalist’s dream…I don’t think we have any hope that they’ll pull back from the brink anytime soon. And the Americans, first at the table of bounty, have evidently not sated themselves enough it seems. A greater force than us will have to step in before we totally annihilate all that’s been bestowed upon us.
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A war between plants and humans, great take on the prompt.
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Beginning with plants…moving on to animals…the elements…machines…etcetera, etcetera, etcetera… 😦
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In the end, they get us all.
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Our just desserts, don’t you think? BTW…thanks for the link to the flash fiction contest. Might try it next time…nothing to lose.
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Oh yeah, please do. It’s a great contest.
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hugs for the encouragement…
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