First shall be Ms. Jenny's Saturday Centus, combined with Susan's Micro-Fiction Monday.
Susan, from Stony River, leaves us a unique, unusual picture each and every week for us to design a 140 character story (spaces included). It is definitely a challenging exercise in brevity and one I've come to really enjoy.
Normally, Ms. Jenny gives us a 100 word essay limit for her weekly Centus. But not this week. Never to be one to do the same ol' same ol', our dear Jenny decided to mix things up a bit abbreviated and limit our essay to a minuscule, measly, 25 word flash fiction using a word prompt. (Her prompt will be in red in the story to follow)
140 characters usually approximate 25 words. What better way to challenge myself than to use both as prompts. Right? Well, you all be the judge of that.
Koeru-San
I shall be your escort
as you redeem the lottery ticket.
Never mind that, Tamotsu-San.
Go fill my parasol, to the brim,
At Benihana’s.
Note: Koeru means to “grow fat” and Tamotsu means “defender, protector” in Japenese
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Next shall be Monkey Man's Sunday 160. Since I am still recovering from a crazy busy work weekend this is a short piece belaboring an unfortunate truth about hospital work.
Nothing.
Hot soaks,
Massages,
Nor even a brand new pair
Of top of the line work shoes
Will prevent foot pain
Or leg cramps
When one is on their feet
For over 36 hours!
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30 comments:
A trifecta of fun! That 140 picture was weird. You overcame that handicap and pulled out a win!
I liked your take, and use of Japanese words to fill out the MFM for this week. Well done. 8)
Love the microfiction, as usual!
And on your feet for 36 hours? Ouch!
Oh yes I forgot about the ticket! Good one! thanks-
Wow, you more than met this challenge! Love the way your mind works. And as for the second post, very, very true! You set a really difficult goal with this, and you nailed it! Kat
Terrific! And I love your use of the Japanese words! Perfect touch! Hope you have a great week!
Sylvia
Nicely done! And I don't blame him...if I won the lottery I'd want a nice drink to celebrate, too!
This picture was a bit of a challenge this week.
Loved your take .
Well done.
After the ticket is redeemed then what. Sword trumps parasol
Nice MFM
Have a great week
Moonie smiles
I epically failed 160 yesterday - I think I got one comment. so here's 2 :)
No amount of money is going to make those piggies feel better
What a way to spend your lottery winnings.
I feel for your tootsie-toes.
Well, that's one way to win the lottery. Liked your use of Japanese words.
Sis, you won me over by using Benihana’s in your post! :)
Too bad for Koeru-San that Tamotsu-San had learned about community property laws.
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36 hours? sounds like it is time to go fill the parasol...smiles.
I'm still laughing at your name choices! LOL!
Cute! Love the name choices as well. 36 hours! Ouch!
Now that's doing it all at once. Thanks for playing along with the Sunday 160.
Great idea, well" executed" - Forgive the play-on-word.
Great one-upmanship, translating the names' meanings! LOL
Your take on that photo is hilarious!!!!
That's way too much foot time!
Lottery? Never would have thought of that. Fun and creative.
My MF: Details
Way cool ;-) One of a kind...Peace and blessings
Really like the combo approach, and different direction for Saturday Centus. Fun and wise :)
I got hooked by the lovely shoes - can't remember the MFM, as all thought has dropped to my toes! LOL
your centus was wonderfully creative. Good job.
Not afraid of growing fatter, this Koeru-san! :)
Not afraid of growing fatter, this Koeru-san! :)
Not afraid of growing fatter, this Koeru-san! :)
Nice job!
=)
I'm really sorry work is kicking your butt! I hope it settles down soon for you!
In the meantime, though, this was a great link to SC!
Take care of you, Miss Polly.
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