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Saturday, January 12, 2013

A New Beginning

 
This time, Gail stretched her legs.
She bent her knees and did some neck flexes.
(Inhale. On the count of four, through the nose. Exhale.)
She tried again.
“Read my lips. It’s over.”

     This weekend we're asking for 33 words about a new beginning.
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31 comments:

  1. barbaraJanuary 13, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    ooooh - mysterious beginning (end?) I like it.

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  2. kymmJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    Thanks, Barbara, glad you like it.

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  3. BoJanuary 13, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    This is really good writing.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    Love this! Fantastically written - her character really comes through in those 33 words.

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    1. kymmJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:45 AM

      Thanks, Suzanne. She's a character alright.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    My first thought was a basketball player, aiming her shot.. I did not expect the ending.. nice job. :)

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  6. rashmenonJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    And i began with an aerobics girl in mind. Am amazed at how you managed to narrate a character and with a twist too, all in just 33 words. Grand job, kymm

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    1. kymmJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:49 AM

      Thanks so much, Rashmi. Though for me, there was never a twist. :)

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    I also didn't expect the ending. Breaking up is hard...and is even more difficult when the other person doesn't get it :)

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    1. kymmJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:50 AM

      Naw, you just have to be careful not to pull a muscle.

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  8. AtreyeeJanuary 13, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I like her oh so casual attitude-spirited girl-I almost expected her to give him the finger too,lol!Wicked me!Loved this unusually clever piece:-)

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    1. kymmJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:51 AM

      Thanks, Atreyee. I can see we're on the same wavelength, wicked us.

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  9. Tara R.January 13, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Mysterious... what's over? The flexing put me in mind of a fighter preparing for a boxing match.

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    1. kymmJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:52 AM

      Is there another way to deal with the opposite sex, Tara?

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  10. TrifectaJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Oh, I'm so rooting for this girl. :-) Thanks for linking up!

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    1. kymmJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:54 AM

      We can always use backup from the sistahood, Tri. Thank you for commenting.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Oooh, wonderful! I love her determination!

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  12. dkJanuary 13, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Life or struggles over? I want more of this solid writing.
    dk

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  13. DraugJanuary 13, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    heh, I like the preparation (:

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    1. kymmJanuary 14, 2013 at 1:00 AM

      Always be prepared! Glad you like it, Draug.

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  14. GinaJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    She's limbering up for the big fight. Loved the ending. When you say it like that, you mean it.

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    1. kymmJanuary 14, 2013 at 1:01 AM

      Thanks, Gina. Let's hope she means it, 'cause it sure ain't the first time...

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  15. Linda VernonJanuary 13, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Oh, thought provoking. This could go so many different ways. I like it! :D

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  16. StacieJanuary 13, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    I want to know more! Well done.

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  17. kymmJanuary 14, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    Thank you, Dawn!

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