Friday, December 14, 2012

Primary Colors

Hanging up the phone, Jane goes in search of Tommy.  Peeking through the door, she spies his goofy grin.  Then mom scans the color-splattered wall, ceiling.  Finger paints uncapped, squished in the carpet.  Blood pressure rises, deep breathing commences.

"You're a regular Jackson Pollock."

Blue drips through fingers.  Hair's smeared red.

"Bath time!"

Splat.


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Linking up with Red Writing Hood this week - 500 word-limit with this inspiration:

image courtesy of robin.elaine
(via Flickr Creative Commons)
I tried something new this week ... a 55 Word story.  First sentence is 10 words, next is 9 and so on.  A fun challenge!

6 comments:

  1. Oh no! Once my children found the stash of craft glitter. Also a giant mess! (And the 55 word story is wonderful.)

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  2. Oh no, I would rather it be the painting in the museum than my house LOL! Great job!

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  3. Ha! Short but sweet. Well done. Love the closing line.

    Thanks for visiting me from Write on Edge.

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    Such a playful interpretation.

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  5. That last line made me laugh. Charming piece.

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  6. You did great and is there some truth to this post? Hope you have a Merry Christmas my sweet friend!

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