Written for Esther’s “Can You Tell A Story In” – #306
in exactly 52 words using these five prompt words:
‘seal’, ‘growl’, ‘allergic’, ‘haphazard’, and ‘polka’, and
for Gerry’s & Sue’s “Weekly Prompts – The One Day
Prompt” – #17. Here’s my flash in exactly 52 words.
Karolina was determined to become a navy seal, despite her father’s angry growl of “Crazy thinking!” whenever she brought up the subject. Her mother avoided the topic altogether; maybe she was allergic to strong women! She’d scurry to her haphazard kitchen, where she’d order dinner from Polka Pierogi. “One day!”, Karolina vowed.
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52 Words
This is “In The Navy” by the Village People
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Ahhhh families! Can’t please ’em all!
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No lie! And we can’t even kill them!
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True story!
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Well I’ve never seen one. Sounds delicious though.
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It’s dumplings. How could it not be?
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Her father’s worried her fate is sealed!
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Haha! Very good, dear Keith!
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Sometimes waiting is the hardest part. Sometimes it strengthens one’s resolve.
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Yes, in this case in can …. but waiting in general wears people down.
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I imagine that I would be daydreaming about women if I was stuck on a ship in the ocean with a thousand men.
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That seems only natural to me!
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Perfect story for the image! Love, love the video!!!
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Thanks, D! I’m so glad I found that version; it works very well!
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Definitely one day!! ….🎶and I’m singing along,…Nancy 🎶…..( dumplings? I’ll have some!! )….💙
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Make that two orders! I love dumplings! 🥟🥢
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Great write today Nancy!!!
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WOOF WOOF! Thanks, Ernie!
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Polka Pierogi! Why is this not a thing? I could so go for some.
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It IS a thing! You just have to know where to find one. They’re located all around the world!
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You did well here, Nancy; those other prompts were tricky. Thank you for including ‘One Day.’
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Sue, I appreciate your very gracious comment. Thank you! This was challenging but I’m glad I still had room for “One Day.”
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Thanks, cara! Much appreciated!
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You’re very welcome 😊
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This made ma laugh. Thank you, Nancy 🤗
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Oh, I’m so pleased to know that! Thanks, Esther!
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Oh, coincidently, my poem tonight is called “Dream On”, Nancy
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I love that, dear Ivor! 🥰
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Great minds think alike 🤗🥰
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