Gentlemen and ladies, take a look at these.
These were the tools used by man. They look prehistoric don’t they? However, you would be surprised to know that they are only a mere hundred years old. This only goes on to show how much we have progressed in a century. Now, if you will follow me, we shall make our way to the observation deck.
With the aid of our technology, we will be able to sit right here and observe our ancestor’s colony, a planet called earth…
Word Count: 88
Prompt:
Come the day …
LikeLiked by 1 person
Soon, maybe?
LikeLike
I doubt that will be in our lifetime. Although, who knows
LikeLiked by 1 person
True! Maybe in the next century!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Or even before the end of this …
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very possible!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Not so weird a prospect, I think.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, it may quite become a reality!!
LikeLike
Unfortunately, we are headed that way. Nicely done!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Agreed! 🙂
Thanks so much, Brenda! 🙂
LikeLike
Nice switcharound
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank You, Neil! 🙂
LikeLike
Animals in a zoo or objects in a museum… Apparently the colonists did what all colonists do: extinguish or decimate the native population. It has happened before…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aye aye!
It always ends up like this!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great twist! It starts off making you think it’s a haughty Victorian-era showman.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hahaha! 😉
I was going for that with the terminology! 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
At least a kettle survived! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hahaha..true! 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
So, you’re not from around here?? 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
What gave me away? 😉
LikeLike
At least they’ll be able to enjoy a cup of tea!
Rosey invited me to lunch!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh yes!
I could do with a good one! 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Superb ending!
~Donna
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much, Donna! 😀
LikeLike
I like it. I’m intrigued by the use of the word “colony” instead of origin.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank You! 😀
Such a colony would be intriguing indeed! 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Some day it may happen. Wealthy may move to a different planet, unexplored and unpolluted.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hope it happens!
And every one of us has a second chance! 🙂
LikeLike
Very cool sci-fi. I love it 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much, granonine! 🙂
LikeLike
Quite the progress!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh yes! 🙂
Yet, we remain voyeurs!!
LikeLiked by 1 person