She wore her heart on her sleeve. It was there for the world to see. It beat with warmth and kind thoughts for all. She would not dream of harm to a soul. And yet– you could sense dread.
She played the harp. A pluck of the strings brought her peace and ease. She read books–books of farce with daft plots. They held her rapt and gripped her with their wild scenes.
Years of a life of tight and fixed views soon led her to go mad. She snapped one day when her much loved harp lost its tune.
I came across a prompt that suggested writing a 100 word story using only one syllable words. If you give it a try, let me know; I would love to read yours.
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booguloo
/ July 7, 2011Like your story!
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Bodhirose
/ July 7, 2011Thanks!
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jgavinallan
/ July 7, 2011Gayle:
First—I am taking that picture for inspiration…
Second…This is terrific—with a BIG T…woosh!
loved it—hugs to the best
Jaye
PS:more hugs
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Bodhirose
/ July 7, 2011Please do take the picture, Jaye–it’s yours!
It was a little tricky writing a short story using only one syllable words–but fun.
Lots of hugs…
Gayle xoxo
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Jamie Dedes
/ July 8, 2011Will have to think about this. Meanwhile, lovely job, Gayle. I like the illustration as well. Nice work.
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Bodhirose
/ July 9, 2011It’s a little tricky limiting yourself to one syllable words. I’m glad you enjoyed it, Jamie–thank you.
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Jamie Dedes
/ July 14, 2011You were clever with it. Nice to take on these challenges once in awhile. I applaud you for doing so.
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Bodhirose
/ July 14, 2011I appreciate your applause! 🙂
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trisha
/ July 8, 2011it is brilliant gayle. the story is sad and fabulously written. internet has been really naughty today. i was thinking that i wont be able to read you guys today.
lucky me. 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ July 9, 2011I’m glad you were able to get it to work–lucky me! 🙂
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trisha
/ July 11, 2011i wonder whats wrong, its still not fully cured.
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Bodhirose
/ July 11, 2011I can’t imagine what makes your internet act so naughty–I’m so sorry–I know it’s a bother to you.
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trisha
/ July 12, 2011i dont know either. but it is becoming a regular affair. today too i thought that i wont be able to comment on your blog. then a little fixing up worked.
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Bodhirose
/ July 13, 2011Glad you got it to work, Trisha. Technical difficulties drive me batty! 🙂
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Inside the Mind of Isadora
/ July 8, 2011I love the way this unfolds. It is very beautiful even with it’s sadness.
Well done, Gayle. ~~~ : – )
I have decided to attempt the challenge … here it is …. it was difficult but it stimulated my mind to come up with this.
Namaste,
Izzy
http://insidethemindofisadora.wordpress.com/2011/07/08/sleep-well-my-dear
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Bodhirose
/ July 9, 2011I love what you did and I saw that Becca joined in too. This was fun!
Thanks again, Izzy.
Namaste,
Gayle
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becca givens
/ July 8, 2011Gayle … love what you did with one syllables … not as easy as it may sound … reading in my mind sounded funny too … i loved the image and the unfolding of the sad story … but I can relate to it too! 🙂 Well done!
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becca givens
/ July 8, 2011Okay … here you go …
😀
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Bodhirose
/ July 9, 2011Really enjoyed your writing, Becca. Very dear and sweet.
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Bodhirose
/ July 9, 2011Thanks, Becca–so kind of you. 🙂 No, not so easy to limit yourself this way.
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Renee Espriu
/ July 9, 2011Beautiful words and imagery! The love of music can take us to greater heights or to deepest depths.
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Bodhirose
/ July 9, 2011Thank you, Renee. You’re right about music having that influence over us. I appreciate your visit.
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Bluebell Books
/ July 9, 2011beautiful write.
haunting imagery.
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Bodhirose
/ July 10, 2011Thanks so much.
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Bluebell Books
/ July 9, 2011Invite you to write for week 5 challenge,
Hope all is well.
Thanks for the attention.
Appreciate your input.
Cheers.
bless your weekend.
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Bodhirose
/ July 9, 2011Wow, thanks for the PR, Becca–that was nice of you. Maybe we’ll get some others to give it a try.
Hugs…
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becca givens
/ July 10, 2011😀
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