Just a Swingin’
Married 62 years now, Mabel and me. We was just younguns when we got hitched. I laid eyes on her and knew, she and me, we’d live it out together. God, I love that woman.
Henry? He was a fine specimen of a man when I met him. From the first I knew he would love me and care for me until one of us was laid underground.
They held hands.
Grandpa and Grandma Hills are sure getting old, Mama. Look at them just swinging away on the porch. I want to love just like them when I get old.
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LeeRoy and friends have chosen Swing Life Away from Rise Against as this week’s 100 Word Song challenge. I’m sure the songster had something else in mind, but this is what came out of mine.
Go and try you hand at it.
Posted: August 8th, 2012 under 100 word song, 100 Words, Moose Nuggets, words.
Comments: 7
Comments
Comment from Eric Storch
Time: August 9, 2012, 5:40 am
I agree with k, telling from a youth perspective was a great idea and drove home your point much better than telling it from the grandparents perspective.
Comment from Tara R.
Time: August 9, 2012, 12:53 pm
I want to love like them when I get old too. Love the dialect speech too.
Comment from Dawn Beronilla
Time: August 10, 2012, 12:32 pm
I think this was a really creative spin! I love the perspectives. They were unexpected and added depth, and that’s a great achievement when we only have 100 words to work with!
Comment from Badrinath
Time: August 11, 2012, 7:27 pm
Ding Ding, that is the ending I wish. Well done.
Comment from Jester Queen
Time: August 12, 2012, 7:51 pm
I feel the same way. My grandparents are gone now, but I used to watch them and wish to be like them. And here’s the thing. If I can keep from screwing it up, I may just get that chance.
Comment from t
Time: August 15, 2012, 6:32 am
I loved the multiple perspectives!
Comment from k~
Time: August 8, 2012, 8:12 pm
Oh, this was delightful to read. It held warmth, and fondness expressed well from a youthful perspective. I love it!