Written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt
#448 where we’re asked to be creative in
exactly 42 words using the word ‘notion’.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
“Baby, I know you’re scared,” he said, reaching for her hand, “but this notion that we’re safer apart? It’s all wrong. We’ve been dancing around this for months now. Let me prove that real love isn’t the risk – losing each other is.”
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42 Words
This is “I Second that Emotion” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
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The Elephant's Trunk 
great take on Sammy’s prompt Nancy! xo
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Thanks very much, CA!
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Just hope for best, yes?
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That’s exactly right, Li. I hope it works out for them.
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indeed 💜💜💜🙏
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Is she right or is he? I’ll guess we’ll never find out!
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Thank you, dear Keith. Either way, I hope they find happiness.
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Jerry Garcia used to do this song with his band.
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That was very cool! I’ve never heard this version before. Thank you, Jim.
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Smokey!!
Back away, buddy. And nobody gets hurt.
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Gotta love Smokey! Thanks, Lois.
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Breaking up is scary, and I think he is the scared one!
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You may well be right, dear Ivor!
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I’m no expert 💕🌏🐶
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💗
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Grazie, cara amica.
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🥰
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Ah! But is she really? 💜💜
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Only time will tell!
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