Written for Esther’s “Can You Tell A Story In” –
exactly 61 words using the prompt words shown
below. The image is used courtesy of my friends
at blog 57. Here’s where the prompts took me.
sponge, whistle, carousel, groom, bucket, upstage
The bride slipped away from the reception, following a whistle of wind coming from the glowing piazza. A merry-go-round spun, golden and dizzying. She laughed out loud; could this night be real?
Forgotten now her bucket of worries and sponge-full of doubt. All of it, gone.
Her groom found her there… breathless, euphoric.
No carousel could ever upstage this magical moment.
NAR©2026
61 Words
This is “This Magic Moment” by Ben E. King
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated. Thank you for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
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That’s lovely, Nancy!
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Thanks very much, dear Keith. 😌
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So nicely done! And I love this photo too!
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Yes, from our Italian friends! 😀
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A lovely scene
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Thank you, sis. Weddings are wonderful! 🥰
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Indeed. 😍
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Perfect song….
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IKR?! Thanks, babe 😊
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Oh, “this magic moment” … that night, when we first met, on a blind, she put a spell on me ….
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You sound like you’re telling my story, the night I met Bill on a blind date! Your music video did not come through this time, my friend; please tell me what it was so I can look it up myself 🎶💙
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Oh, it was Bryan Ferry, I Put a Spell on You … 🎶🥰
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Thank you! 🥰
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🥰🎶
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Truly magical ❤️
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That’s a lovely comment, Esther. Thanks so much. ❤️
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Nicely done, Nancy.
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Thanks very much, Fan.
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That was a sweet story! 💜💜
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Thanks so much, CA. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 💜
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