Written for Weekend Writing Prompt
where Sammi asks us to get creative
in exactly 12 words using the prompt
word ‘lyrical’, and for Sue & Gerry’s
Weekly Prompts Colour Challenge –
and the words ‘black and white’.
Lyrical images swayed effortlessly across
the dance floor in black and white.
NAR©2026
12 Words
This is “Celluloid Heroes” by The Kinks
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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they danced beautifully…. love the kinks… still watch the b&w’s … back then i can only imagine what happened what went on being under contract the power the studios held the actors in the palm of the hands and only few got away and held their own…
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Very interesting comments! Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.
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Very nice!
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Mille grazie, cara mia!
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Awesome job!
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Thank you, Sarah. I’m so pleased to know you enjoyed my micro story.
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I love black and white movies. I have literally thousands of them saved in a youtube folder that I can watch to my heart’s content.
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Another reason why I feel you are a kindred spirit, Jodi.
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I love where you took this Black & White challenge, Nancy, and thoroughly enjoyed the video. And I thank you for joining in.
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I’m thrilled by your very gracious comments, Sue. This song has always been a special one for me and I’m delighted to feature it in your challenge this week. Thanks so much!
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One Ray Davies bestest ever songs my dear friend 🎵💙🌏🥰💕😎
“Celluloid Heroes” by The Kinks is a song that explores the complex and often paradoxical nature of fame and celebrity culture. It humanizes the larger-than-life figures of Hollywood by highlighting their personal struggles and vulnerabilities, juxtaposed with the enduring allure of stardom. The song’s message is a sobering reminder of the cost of fame and the longing for a world where “celluloid heroes never feel any pain” – a world of perpetual glamour and immortality that is, in reality, unattainable.
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For me, this is such a lovely and deeply emotional song. Thank you for a brilliant comment, my dear friend. 🥰
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One of my all time favourites my friend 🎶🥰🤗
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Great take Nance and brilliant song choice 🙌
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This song always does it for me, Ange. Thanks so much! 🥰
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Fantastic song, one of my favourites, and a great video 👍
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Mine too! I’ve always been incredibly moved by this song. Thanks, Clive.
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