Written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing
Prompt #416 using the word ‘breath’
in exactly 14 words. This is my flash.
“Take one breath, bitch,”
he growled against her ear
“and I’ll slit your throat.”
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14 Words
This is “The Future” by Leonard Cohen
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Woo, what’s going on here?
Fabulous track!
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Leonard Cohen truly owns this one! Thanks so much, dear Keith.
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oh yikes! 😱
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Very scary
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Shudder……
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For real
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Gee, the harmony by Sharon Robinson and the Webb sisters in this live version is excellent.
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They add a lot to this excellent song by the incredible Mr. Cohen. Thanks Matt.
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Yes they do. Also, the Web sisters contribution on his spiritual masterpiece ‘Come Healing’ is extraordinary. Then Sharon’s voice on his ‘Alexandra Leaving’ which is superb.
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These all deserve another listen on my part. Thanks, Matt.
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Cool Nancy. Yes, those songs in particular immediately came to mind when thinking of the ladies’ delectable harmonies.
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So scary, Nancy, but goes well with the image!
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Very scary! Thank you, KK.
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Yikes! Perfect match of picture, and terse verse. 🖤💣🖤
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Sometimes ya just gotta go with the black ink. Thanks, Liz. ♥︎🖊️
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Gasp!!
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Don’t breathe!
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I can’t!
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I’m still holding MY breath!
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Terrifying.
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Craftily cutting … just like the lyrics of Leonard’s song, Nancy
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He is the master! That you, dear Ivor.
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Always my pleasure, Nancy
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Oh no!
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Very scary.
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Scary
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Tell me about it!
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Short ,sharp and to the point ! 💜💜
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Horrendous situation.
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So scary 😲
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😨 😨 😨
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Thanks, David.
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