Ranges and Clouds---Friday Fictioneers

Hi readers and writers,
Here is the photo prompt for the Madison Woods photo challenge this week.  My 100 word response is below.  I welcome any comments or critique.  Join in, and do read all the others.  I am always amazed at the range of responses to one photo.
cheers,
Lorelei

17th small stone, Captive Palms

Captive palms stand in the street median, tall and skinny, dusting off the clouds.