Defeated. Haggard. He stayed. Dessert arrived.
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Inspired by the brevity of Ernest Hemingway—where meaning lies beneath what is said—this is a small attempt at a 6-word nano tale.
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Nice brevity Suman 👏 I don't think you need add the explanation though - let the reader see it beneath in their own way 👍
ReplyDeletethanks for the feedback, I have taken that off
DeleteOh, I totally adore this! (At first I thought it was a found poem, but on further reflection I think you created the words on the sign too.)
ReplyDeleteA dessert I can wrap myself around, sample a bite or three. Yum yum.
ReplyDeleteYou create a wonderful base from which we may explore what his story is - Jae
ReplyDeleteI like your effort, I can add my own summary words to his. " I'm rejuvenated."
ReplyDeleteIt's part of a story. Nice.
ReplyDeleteGood one Sumana! Both the image and the writing jive very well. Would like to try it
ReplyDeleteHank
Well done
ReplyDeleteYou fit quite a bit of story in a small amount of words
ReplyDeletewell it’s all good if it ends in dessert
ReplyDeleteWonderful to end up with dessert
ReplyDeleteDessert is always worth the wait!
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