Is this thing on? I always worry that I’ve forgotten something.
It’s hard for me to tell you these things, Susie, but now it’s time. I’m not your dad.
Your dad is . . . shoot!
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33 words! That’s the weekend challenge from trifecta’s wordy editors – write 33 words (only!) in 1st person narrative. Phew!
“Widder Jones is mah name. I had another name oncet upon a time. Jamie called me Lil Sis when we was a-courtin. Lordie, how I loved that man.â€
I watched a tear fall down her wrinkled cheek.
“I’m sorry, Miz Jones. Can I get you a drink of water?â€
“Nah, Missie-girl. I’s fine. I’s fine. I’s jus missin mah Jamie today somethin fierce. He was a good man, that un. A mighty good man.â€
I patted the old woman’s temples and smoothed her brow. “I’m sure he loved you, too, Miz Jones. You rest sweet now. We’ll talk more later.â€
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VV’s 100 word challenge this week is TEMPLES – as in that place on your head, either side of your eyes. The above 100 words are mine . . . where are yourse?
