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February 21: Story Challenge in 99-words

February 21, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the phrase, “I’d rather be…” You fill in what comes next. What would a character(s) rather be doing and why?

I am


I am what I am
I make no excuses
Nor do I make changes
Yet there are days
when I feel like a non-entity
Grey, faded, invisible
to the world outside
These are my duvet days
When I wonder, 
Can I give my mind a do over?
Introduce new thoughts
Not so easy, 
the old grey matter is stubborn
It runs on automatic
pre-determined thoughts
Habits, like chewing your nails
Hard to break
These days, I imagine
So many kinds of me
None seem to fit
In the end
I would rather be…
Right where I am…

©AnitaDawes2022

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  1. Gloria Avatar

    Yes, no matter how many little complaints we might have, it’s nice to be ourselves in the end!

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  2. D. Avery @shiftnshake Avatar

    “I imagine
    So many kinds of me”
    and then in the end, contentment. Very nice.

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  3. Eugenia Avatar

    How nice to be at peace. A beautiful and inspiring poem.

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    1. Books & Bonsai Avatar

      Thanks Eugenia…we are so glad you enjoyed it… 💕

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      1. Eugenia Avatar

        My pleasure! ❤️

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  4. Gwen M. Plano Avatar

    Anita, this is beautiful! And I’m so glad you’re at peace with being “right where I am.” 💗

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    1. Books & Bonsai Avatar

      Best place to be right now… 💕

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  5. Jan Sikes Avatar

    Perfect! I totally agree!

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    1. Books & Bonsai Avatar

      Glad you liked it, Jan…

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  6. TanvirKaur Avatar

    Mesmerising post

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