Categotry Archives: 160
Force of Habit
I have posted at least once a day every day for 1031 days. I thought maybe I’d take today off. Apparently it’s easier to simply post. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Ding Dong
Witches, ghosts, cowboys, vampires, hoards of zombies have dropped by. The bags come out. The candy goes in. Until everything is gone and light put out. Then the bell rings, but no one is there. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
The Vampire in Love
He watched her sleep. Soft, gentle breaths, scarcely move the air. The slow, even beat of her heart visible at her neck where skin as fresh and new as a baby beckons. But whether to kiss, or to bite he did not know. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Wishing Well
“Hello?” Wind rattling dry leaves overhead Shiver of dead grass A single droplet falling into water “Heloooooooo.” “Humph. You think I’ll answer just because you say it again?” Grin. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Offerings
Totally Random Picture: She writes all day. Novels, poetry, plays. The kids come looking to play; a light touch, a hopeful look. She’s working too hard when the desk fills with toys. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
160: the Fall
Snap! High winds, chattering trash talk, Cut him off from the family tree Sends him spiraling to the ground where his anger takes root. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
The Snake
Totally Random Picture: She smiles thru loneliness, says “it’s nice” even when it isn’t. She flits from one to the next, spreading “cheer” and becoming popular until she slipped and let her fangs show. I would sympathize, if I dared. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
They Say
“They say not to go there. It’s dangerous.” “They say, they say, they say. Who are they?” “Tsk.” Eyeroll. “Duh! Mom and Dad.” Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Small Steps
Your grand schemes Will come to not If all you do is dream. I tell you to study Because it is The first step In your journey. Will you only talk? Or will you take a step? Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Grand Scheme
“Or I’ll be a racecar driver or a rock star or a tattoo artist. So I don’t need to learn algebra.” “Maybe so, but you aren’t going anywhere until your homework is done.” Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Joyful Decisions
So many to choose from! Where to begin? This one, or that? I’ll have to check them all out. I love spending a day at the library. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
For Your Own Good
Go away! Go! Don’t come back around with your smiles and open hand. I’ll only ruin them. Can’t you tell I’m diseased? Achoo! Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
160 Directions
You only think you know where you’re going. The destination shines before you, but before reaching that bright sunrise reflected in building glass, a corner will have to be turned. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
160: Tip Toe
Quiet. He is sleeping. Keep breakfast bowl clatter to a minimum. No talking. Type quietly. Careful with the door. Bang! Never mind. He isn’t sleeping anymore. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Mr. Impatience.
“Mom, hurry up. My girlfriend’s waiting and you said we’d go soon. What do you mean you need a shower first? Just throw a shirt over your night gown and let’s go already!” Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
