Tame the wild

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“They need to be tamed,” remarked the husband exasperatedly as I struggled yet again to rein in my wayward creative juices.

Epiphany struck even as I heard him cry triumphantly,

"There! Found you!"

Followed by chastened meows from under a thick blanket.

Image credit: pixaby.com

Word count: 42
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26 comments:

  1. elly stornebrinkMay 25, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Writing such short fiction is most likely challenging as you say, though you did great at it Uma. :) Albeit I had to read it twice as I could interpret this in at least two different ways...or is that just me?! ;) <3

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    1. UmaMay 26, 2015 at 6:24 AM

      Exactly, Elly, to be able to write precisely and crisply does pose a challenge and chances are that the piece can be interpreted in more than one way. I'm eager to see how I perform on the grid. Thank you for your encouragement <3

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  2. ParulMay 25, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Ha ha! That was fun and in just 42 words. aren't you so awesome? I just cannot write fewer words - look at my comments. Already 20+ :)

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    1. UmaMay 26, 2015 at 6:27 AM

      Not awesome at all, Parul. You must read the veterans on the grid. Thank you so much for showing your appreciation <3

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  3. SoumyaMay 25, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    Hahahaha, that was so awesome!

    I have missed your writing Uma. But now I am back! :)

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    1. UmaMay 26, 2015 at 6:28 AM

      So glad to have you back too, Soumya. Feels great to know that my writing was missed, although, I've been away on and off for quite sometime now. Hopefully, I get back to some regular writing. Thanks a ton! <3

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  4. UnknownMay 25, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Nice...I love the gargleblasters...they really challenge you! :)

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  5. Beloo MehraMay 25, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Good one, Uma! So much said in such few words. Remarkable!

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    1. UmaMay 26, 2015 at 6:29 AM

      Thanks a lot for your words of encouragement, Beloo <3

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  6. RajlakshmiMay 25, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    hahaha :D enjoyed reading :D

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    1. UmaMay 26, 2015 at 6:30 AM

      So glad you enjoyed the piece, Rajlakshmi. Thank you!! :-)

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  7. Sid @ iwrotethose.comMay 26, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Wow! I admire writers who can express so well in so little words. Lovely, Uma.

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  8. Red HandedMay 27, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    wowowowow. How I missed reading you. This was too good. Those few words,,,said a lot!

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    1. UmaMay 27, 2015 at 4:18 PM

      So glad to hear your say this, Red. Gratified and humbled :-)

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  9. VinithaMay 27, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Too good in too few words, Uma. :)

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  10. kalpana solsiMay 27, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    A whole lot said in just 42 words.enjoyed reading it.

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  11. UmaMay 28, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Thank you, Kalpana! :-)

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  12. Whispering ThoughtsMay 28, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Awesome little piece

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  13. Jasbir {A cuppa for my thoughts}May 28, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    Haha. Yes I could interpret this two different ways too

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  14. AnonymousMay 28, 2015 at 11:13 PM

    I'm not sure one can ever completely tame a cat!

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    1. UmaMay 29, 2015 at 10:55 AM

      That's true in a way, Stacie. Thanks for the read and comment :-)

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