This week's writing challenge
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from
Five Sentence Fiction
( Lillie McFerrin Writes )
is based upon the prompt:
is based upon the prompt:
Fresh
What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week Lillie posts one word for inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word.
Some New Year's resolutions should be kept... I'm thinking this would be a good one for me.
Resolution
"Dad said he was going to start his exercise program today."
"Yeah, the first day of the new year was when he was going to begin taking care of himself."
"The doctor said he should have started long ago, but I guess it doesn't matter now."
"Sure it does. Right after the funeral, what do say we both go for a long, brisk walk—and keep doing it every other day—so our kids don't have to have this conversation?"
"Yeah, the first day of the new year was when he was going to begin taking care of himself."
"The doctor said he should have started long ago, but I guess it doesn't matter now."
"Sure it does. Right after the funeral, what do say we both go for a long, brisk walk—and keep doing it every other day—so our kids don't have to have this conversation?"
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Wow, this sure was a creative way to attempt this prompt! A lot many of us need to do exactly what he was asked to do..take care of ourselves, but how many of us actually do that?
ReplyDeleteHow true... I fall into that category myself!
DeleteA wise decision, and well written too.
ReplyDeleteThanks! And thanks for stopping by and commenting! It's always great to see new readers!
Deletenicely done! A reminder that live is precious,and taking care of oneself should not be the last priority - love the story!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment and the compliment!
DeletePeople should be more aware of taking care of themselves, but they seldom do. Just watch a mother taking care of her child. She will always make sure the child is fed, warm, and safe before she even thinks of helping herself.
a reminder to be healthy, nice take on the prompt
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Thanks! And your post was certainly unique (It's a paranormal take on the prompt for those who haven't yet visited)!
DeleteGreat "fresh" start story and sage advice for us all. Happy New Year, KR.!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you!
DeleteYes, I should go out for a short jog myself this morning, but I'm not sure it's going to happen... but I will keep trying to live in a more healthy style!
Thanks for dropping by to comment!
Wise decision indeed. And a wise take on the prompt. ;)
ReplyDeleteWriter, heal thyself!
DeleteNow I have to start taking my own advice!
Thanks for reading my little story!