Over at Velvetverbosity.com, the lovely Velvet runs "The 100 Word Challenge" - a weekly writing prompt exercise that's designed to keep those writing muscles in trim condition. Head on over there to see what I mean. This week the challenge was to write exactly 100 words (no more, no less) about "Thinking". Here's my submission, and i should point out that this is entirely a work of fiction and i'm doing just fine, thankyouverymuch. :o)
Thinking
These days I try not to think too much. Thinking will only make matters worse. Ever since Rachel left with the kids, I've been stepping very carefully through what's left of my life, afraid of bumping into anything and shattering into a million jagged little pieces.
Routine helps - running on automatic as I wake up, make toast, drive to work, tap at spreadsheets, drive home, stare at the TV. I still smile at the right times, still laugh when people make jokes at the office, but I avoid thinking or remembering too much. Thinking will only lead to trouble.
13 years ago
Well done, good sir. It's always nice to exercise the writing muscles. 100 words, huh? Wonder if I can work that into my blog post on Monday...
ReplyDeleteOh, my. This plays an old familiar tune. well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Guys! I realise I've probably been a bit bleak over these first few posts, but the writing will pick up, I promise. Really encouraging to have such nice comments right out of the gate! :)
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