One Hundred Swords
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Comment from barbara.wilkey
I enjoyed reading this contest entry. I also find one hundred swords a little too many, unless it's a one-hundred-word entry and the swords are representing the that. I am really pushing it the envelope now. LOL Good luck with the contest. I love your writing.
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
I enjoyed reading this contest entry. I also find one hundred swords a little too many, unless it's a one-hundred-word entry and the swords are representing the that. I am really pushing it the envelope now. LOL Good luck with the contest. I love your writing.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Hi Barbara! Yes, it is a lousy metaphor for sure. But I couldn't help myself. One hundred words in flash fiction? Not much room for beginning, middle and end with a twist. One hundred spoons didn't quite sound right and one hundred and one Dalmatians was copywritten. I figured, just add an S to words and start counting. It worked out EXACTLY one hundred swords. Go figure.
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Yardier, a Good day to you, I hope this finds you well. I liked your 100 word flash fiction entry, you executed it well. Good job and good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
Hello Yardier, a Good day to you, I hope this finds you well. I liked your 100 word flash fiction entry, you executed it well. Good job and good luck in the contest
Comment Written 26-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Thank you, sir. I appreciate your taking the time to read and review.
All the best, Yard
Comment from Malcolm Rothery
I was about to say that I did not understand this and could not see a story element - but on the fifth reading, the penny finally dropped!
Very good, very clever. You beat my brain up, though I am reading this at 7 am so perhaps I am not awake yet.
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
I was about to say that I did not understand this and could not see a story element - but on the fifth reading, the penny finally dropped!
Very good, very clever. You beat my brain up, though I am reading this at 7 am so perhaps I am not awake yet.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Well, pick up your penny Malcolm. For now it is your lucky penny. Use it any time you read my prose or poetry so you don't feel beat up.
All the best, Yard.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
It sounds like you have been challenged to a battle here and your only defence will be to fight back. Those brandishing a blade should be avoided at all costs, an unusual and unique write, love Dolly x
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reply by the author on 01-May-2022
It sounds like you have been challenged to a battle here and your only defence will be to fight back. Those brandishing a blade should be avoided at all costs, an unusual and unique write, love Dolly x
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Comment Written 26-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Thank you, Dolly. What to do with a hundred word flash fiction contest, right?
Use a lousy metaphor and turn the words into swords. It could happen....
All the best, Yard
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
That is a lot of swords. I could not image having that many. She was making sure she was protected. It sounds as if the invoice made sure the order was correct. Thank you for sharing this post. Have a great day.
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reply by the author on 01-May-2022
That is a lot of swords. I could not image having that many. She was making sure she was protected. It sounds as if the invoice made sure the order was correct. Thank you for sharing this post. Have a great day.
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Comment Written 26-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Thank you, Carolyn. What to do with a hundred word flash fiction contest, right?
Use a lousy metaphor and turn the words into swords. It could happen....
All the best, Yard
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You are welcome.