Wednesday, April 22, 2009

3 Word Wednesday - "Deceit, Indulge, Oath" & 55 Flash Fiction Friday - 4/22/09

I have combined today's prompts of "deceit, indulge, and oath" from 3 Word Wednesday with the constraints of using only 55 words from 55 Flash Fiction Friday. This is the first thing that came to mind.

He had taken an oath…....”until death do us part.” That was nearly fifty years ago. Who knew she would live this long? That he would? They had both outlived passion and attraction. He considered indulging in an illicit tryst, but he didn’t have the energy for the dalliance, or the memory for the deceit.
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26 comments:

  1. Thom GabrukiewiczApril 22, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    First, welcome back. You've been missed. You craft 55 words into a deft story in this one. Nicely done.

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  2. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Lighter than usual, right. Obviously this is a minority in today's society. Love ya. Carly

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  3. Daily PanicApril 22, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Hey glad to see you!
    This made me laugh! I needed it!

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  4. piaApril 22, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Very true. Loved how he expected one of them to die

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  5. gautami tripathyApril 22, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    What a 55er!

    Welcome back to 3WW!

    gyrating on its own steam of oath

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  6. anthonynorthApril 22, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Cleverly done. Enjoyed that.

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  7. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Ah, the joys of older years squeezed into a few beautifully apt words. I look forward to getting to know more of your work.

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  8. maglomaniacApril 23, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Till death do us apart.
    waiting for being apart den:D

    ~Harsha

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  9. myrtle beached whaleApril 23, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Maglomaniac:

    Huh???

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  10. AngelApril 23, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Nicely done. Sad the guy feels that way, but good writing.

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  11. Ann (bunnygirl)April 23, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    I like this. There's an inherent human honesty in admitting that a lot of what passes for decent behavior is actually laziness or inertia. I know I should find it sad, but I don't.

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  12. Go FigureApril 23, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Whale: I didn't give you permission to use my copyrighted picture. What gives? HA!

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  13. AnonymousApril 24, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    interesting !!!

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  14. Hootin AnniApril 24, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    Oh this is great....seems like this is just about where me and hubby are in our lives....[Just Kidding!!!]

    Mine is posted today [scroll below my Friday's Show n Tell] ---it's entitled "_ _ _ _ _ becomes you". Have a great weekend.

    PS....LOVE the comment you left over at G's post for Friday -the duck, and your comment ---"Aflac".

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  15. Dr.JohnApril 24, 2009 at 3:53 AM

    Poor old man. He doesn't look very happy. Great little story.
    My 55 is ready for today.

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  16. FandangoApril 24, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    Great flash 55. We could solve his problem or her problem. We would be happy to eat one or the other.
    The dragons 55 is ready for the day.

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  17. G-ManApril 24, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    Ahhhh...
    Faithful till the end hahahahaha!!
    I love the way you guys combine the 2 themes...
    Lazy..er Creative blogging at it's best!!
    Thank You so much MBW, for helping spread the Glory AND Simplicity of the Flash 55.
    Have a Wonderful Week-End...G

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  18. myrtle beached whaleApril 24, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Fandango: That could improve their sex life. Might have to dust it off though.

    G-Man: I would like to claim creative genius, that I welcome the additional challenge of combining both prompts, but alas, it is laziness.

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  19. JeffKApril 24, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    perhaps a weird coincidence that "Don't Fear the Reaper" came up on your playlist :-)

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  20. myrtle beached whaleApril 24, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    Jeff: We need more cowbell.

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  21. Maude LynnApril 24, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Oh, the picture makes it perfect!

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  22. ForgetfuloneApril 24, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Fabulous!

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  23. Eaton Bennett aka Berenice AlbrechtApril 25, 2009 at 1:53 AM

    Oh this is precious, clever and witty, a really well put together 55. :)

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  24. qualcosa di belloApril 26, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    how are you doing with the fire so close?!??!...praying you are safe

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  25. myrtle beached whaleApril 26, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    thanks for your concern. we were fortunate, the fire was several miles away and on the other side of the river. We didn't even get any smoke at my place.

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  26. linda mayApril 27, 2009 at 3:46 AM

    Hmmm interesting. What about the companionship after the other stuff has all gone,maybe that is why they are still there.

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