Get
Off My Lawn: Old Man Franklin Short Stories
Written
by Jimmy
Friday
Ever since poker night with the fathers in the
neighborhood Old Man Franklin has been in a bad mood.
Most people know to stay clear of his lawn, it’s the
neighborly thing to do. But ever since the contest has come up everyone has
been eyeing Old Man Franklin’s yard and how to not let him win.
Old Man Franklin is retired, he cuts his lawn every other
day. Water it almost incessantly. Even during the droughts. He orders some kind
of special seeds from overseas and watches his lawn like a father would his
newborn child. Franklin loves his grass, and no one…no one would mess it if he
values their most vulnerable assets.
Recently Old Man Franklin got an upgrade to his watering
hose. It’s lightweight, with an adjustable nozzle, and most importantly it can
spray water faster in more powerful bursts.
He can’t wait to try it out on some poor schmuck that
crosses his path.


