A word prompt to get your creativity flowing this weekend. How you use the prompt is up to you. Write a piece of flash fiction, a poem, a chapter for your novel…anything you like. Or take the challenge below – there are no prizes – it’s not a competition but rather a fun writing exercise. If you want to share what you come up with, please leave a link to it in Sammi’s comment section.
Word Prompt
Song
Challenge
LOOK AT ME
I was sixteen and he was twenty-two—the older man. He didn’t kiss like any of the, albeit few, boys I’d gone out with. His mellow voice took me captive on our first date.
He held doors for me and always walked on the outside of the sidewalk. I felt protected and cherished.
Zepi’s Pizza, our favorite haunt, provided a three-piece band and a small dance floor. When my guy held me and sang “Misty” in my ear, I was as helpless as a kitten up a tree.
“Misty” became our song and, after 50 years, I still feel protected and cherished.
*September 26 marks the 50th anniversary of our first date.
This was sung at our wedding.
What a beautiful story.
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Thank you, Jo. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Fifty is nifty if you’re still misty. Cool.
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Dear D.
Two and a half years to go for our 50th wedding anniversary. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ah, I didn’t expect the happy ending. True romance! And your photo makes me a bit misty as well.
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Dear Victoria,
True love matures and changes over time, doesn’t it? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a beautiful and romantic story, Rochelle. Reading this made me misty too 🙂
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Dear Deborah,
Your mistiness is my compliment. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Awww … this made me smile through and through. Here’s to being cherished, protected, and sang to. 🙂 Well written, as usual! You go, you!
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Na’ama Y’karah,
Your smiles make me happy. 😀 He still opens doors for me, too, although the car door not so much. 😉 Thank you for such high praise.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂 True Gent, that! 🙂 Glad for you!
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Dear Rochelle,
This was such a lovely and touching testimony of a match made in heaven 🙂 Congratulations the approaching 50th anniversary marking your first date.
Shalom,
Adele
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Dear Adele,
It sometimes feels like it was made somewhat lower 😉 But every relationship has ups and downs, doesn’t it? We went to see Easy Rider and walked around the annual KC Plaza art fair on our first date. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Very memorable, dripping with nostalgia, dear Rochelle
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Dear Neel,
Thank you for such an endearing comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Tanille. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Awwww. I got misty just reading this again. You will always be protected while I am around.
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Dear Jan,
I meant every word. ❤ Thanks, m'luv.
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Dear Rochelle,
This was absolutely wonderful. Thank you for sharing this lovely bit of your love for Jan, your gentleman protector.
Shalom and lots and lots of love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
Yeah, he does have his good points. 😉 Thank you for such a sweet comment.
Shalom and lotsa hugs,
Rochelle
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LOL… I’m sure, there are moments when we might not feel quite so loving… As long as they are fewer than the others!
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Aww, this is so sweet 🙂
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Thank you, Sammi. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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