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Sunday, May 22, 2011

It Can't be Easy, A Saturday Centus

Jenny Matlock

Excuse me for being a day late to class. The Saturday Centus challenges us to write a piece within 100 words based on a prompt. I encourage you to jump aboard and/or read the other offerings by clicking on the graphic above. It's great practice, and I've met wonderful peers this way. Plus, Jenny's our favorite teacher. As usual, the prompt is bolded below. Happy Sunday and new week.
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Dear You Know Who You Are and I Wish I Didn’t:

You appear to have it all: charm, money, prestige and a caring partner. But let’s face it, you don’t. I mean, you live with her. She’s heartless, a ruthless user whose control and ego issues know no bounds. We all see that. We just don’t mention it. You’re one and the same so we figure you must know. Do you? Do you love her as you seem to? I’m doubtful. And I can’t imagine those nights together. Tell me, how do you live with her, the reflection in the mirror? It can’t be easy.



Posted by Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com
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26 comments:

  1. Ms. AMay 22, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I see you've met my DIL. (Please tell me I didn't just say that!)

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  2. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 22, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Ms.A, LOL, I think everyone has someone to send this to. Feel free. xo

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  3. LynnMay 22, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Written about my ex-boss perhaps? Have I met you at the water cooler?

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  4. BookieMay 22, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Love that little twist at teh end! You had me wondering"they" were living with! :)

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  5. Alex J. CavanaughMay 22, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Reflection in mirror - good twist!

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  6. Gorilla BananasMay 22, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Snow White should have written this letter to stepmother instead of shacking up with those dwarves.

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  7. JudieMay 22, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I'm surprised that no one mentioned that he just might be a wimp in real life, OR if he left her, he'd end up broke and he doesn't want to give up the money. Who knows what he really thinks when he looks in the mirror????

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  8. Susan AndersonMay 22, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Nice twist!

    =)

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  9. injaynesworldMay 22, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Whoa! I didn't see that one coming. Very good!

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  10. AmesMay 22, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Oh self evaluation. Why is she so hard on herself? Good one Robyn!~Ames

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  11. YvonneMay 22, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I detest looking in the mirror because I don't like what I see...

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  12. 21 WitsMay 22, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Oh yeah now this is good and such a mystery of what was in the mirror for real!

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  13. AmandaMay 23, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Well done, lots of good interpretations and meaning to be found here!

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  14. laughingwolfMay 23, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    coolios!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbK0C9AYMd8

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  15. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 23, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Thanks, all...the stories told by mirrors.

    Be well.
    xoRobyn

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  16. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Wow... LOL, joking... I have words like that I'd like to say to some but it feels much better putting them in writing to get it out. Cathartic & less drama that way:-)

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  17. Dazee DreamerMay 23, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Very, very good. I hope you aren't thinking that of yourself.

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  18. MarnieMay 23, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    You are good at this sort of writing. I would have been stumped.

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  19. MarleneMay 23, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Oh, I was so totally not expecting that line! Awesome writing!

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  20. CheeseboyMay 23, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Okay, I must admit, I did not see the bold coming. Ouch. Biting.

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  21. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 23, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Thanks all. I know, not a humorous one. But we all know these types. [-:

    Dazee, not me. Thanks. xo PS Good, challenging prompt.

    Marnie, thanks. I couldn't spin it in a funny way. But this one was therapeutic. ;0)

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  22. Rek SeshMay 24, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Enjoyed this tale...many, men and women alike, who need to be shoved up the mirror to face a similar reflection....you are a genie at all forms...humour, sad, funny, moving and definitely Sci fi. :)

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  23. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Ouch! Good one!

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  24. Alexis AKA MOMMay 25, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Oh girl you've explained my mother! Great post

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  25. Baby SisterMay 27, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Wow Robyn!! That is so awesome!!

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  26. JennyMay 30, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Robyn. I read this twice and went a different way in my head. I thought you were addressing someone who you used to love...perhaps a friend who had changed...perhaps someone you wish you could love. I just read it again and I think I still have it wrong.

    But either way...this was a fascinating use of the prompt. I like the harsh twist to your words here.

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