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100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#3

Strange sounds were heard echoing across the playground. Word was quickly passed to the principal.

As she walked from her office, she was convinced she knew why such utterances were being heard. Heading in the direction of the sounds, her suspicions were proved.

Looking through a window, she saw the contorted faces of children yet they were smiling. They were making the strangest sounds as though they were in agony. Their cries were heard throughout the school.

Smiling, she returned to her office. Her thought was for the children. Her hope was one day their much loved teacher would learn to sing in tune.

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Posted by Ross Mannell on July 29, 2011 in 1. 100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups #100WCGU

Tags: bad singing, strange sounds

100 WC for Grown Ups – Week#2

19 Jul

I sit frozen in time watching the world pass by my feet. My eyes see the people as they pass. Their worries, fears, loves and hates give me life yet I can’t move. No one can see me as real.

Each day I dream of walking the streets, of greeting friends, of holding the hand of a child, and of having a purpose for being.

A child approaches and I hear her say, “Mummy, he looks so sad.”

She steps up and kisses me on the cheek.

“Don’t be sad,” she says softly.

Tears form in my eyes. I smile.

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Posted by Ross Mannell on July 19, 2011 in 1. 100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups #100WCGU