Scribbles

The Prompt: Unusual Ways of Seeing

I knew what view I wanted the minute I saw this prompt. I wanted to write from the eyes of a dog. With my Yorkshire Terrier (Edgar) rooting me on from the arm of the couch behind my head, I set to work. And not ashamedly, this story might be my favorite that I’ve written so far. (SuperGirl being a close second.) 

Enjoying this bit of writing was a surprise to me. I had talked to a friend about a book series told from the view of a baby. I thought to myself, “That’s got to be hard. What can a baby do? Talk about how delicious his thumb tasted that day?” But despite my original doubt in a point of view from a “dependable” character (One that depends on another character to make complete sense,) I wanted to attempt a funky point of view at some point in my writing career. 

So grab your furry friend if you have one and get a-reading. Enjoy! 

                                                      Scribbles 

My name is Scribbles. I am the family’s pet Yorkie.

Something terrible has happened to my owners, but no one will explain it to me. The men with the funny blue uniforms think that just because I can’t speak their human words, I won’t understand them. I try to call attention to myself, but when someone mentions the word “muzzle,” I instantly quiet down.