Oops! I’m very late with this. Sorry!
Written for Esther’s “Can You Tell A Story In” –
exactly 39 words using the four prompt words
shown below. In 39 words, here’s my flash.
peacock, newsletter, cymbals, and toothpaste
Percival Peacock published a newsletter no one read. One morning, desperate for subscribers, he crashed a parade …. cymbals clanging, tail fanned wide. A toothpaste company noticed and hired him instantly. His smile, finally, was worth a thousand readers.
NAR©2026
39 Words
This is “I Love A Parade” by Harry Richman
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated. Thank you for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
I don’t normally like adverts, but that one looks pretty good – where can I buy some? !!
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On Peacock, of course! 😁 Thanks, dear Keith!
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oh haha! So good, Nancy! Really enjoyed your flash!
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Thanks, CA. I’m really happy to know you like this one!
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So lovely, Nancy 👌💫
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😊
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Cute
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😀
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So cute!
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Thanks, darlin’!
Check your email!
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The peacock is a very ‘showy’ bird …
Birdy From Another Realm, Lisa O’Neill, Lyrics
The peacock is a stunning bird
His song is iridescent
And we tap in to other worlds
While in the peacock’s presence
Birdy from another realm
Enlightens me with colours
Birdy from another realm
His song is like no other
The cuckoo is a pretty bird
But cunning and I’m weary
I nurse a sadness not my own
And still I nurse her dearly
Then once you know, you’ll always know
She doesn’t sing sincerely
The cuckoo sings the cuckoo’s song
Same song she sings yearly
“It’ll all come out in the wash you know”
Said the green-еyed gem from Crumlin
Solid soul, you’re solid gold
I drеamed of you this morning
I dreamed I met you in the eyes, and dancing from the iris
Flying iridescent lights landed on my eyelids
And you’ll come around to me again
When next we need a talking
Green-eyed gem, I’ve found a friend
In you because you’re honest
The cuckoo is the cunning sort
The peacock is a godsend
Birdy from another realm
I dreamed of you this morning
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Thank you for an amazing musical share, my dear friend! 🩵 🦚 🎶
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My absolute pleasure 😊🎶🥰
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Great advert 😂
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Maybe I should’ve been a copywriter instead of a storyteller! 😂 Thanks so much, Esther.
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