Every strand of my hair felt frazzled. My vertebra, compacting and crunching, under the weight of my world; ready to collapse. Catching a glimpse of my oscitant* mouth in the window’s reflection, I decided reform was in order. Syncretism** must prevail (The rabbit warren of my mind has an uncanny propensity for optimism).
As I reached for the handle and opened the door, I stared down the barrel of the gun.
Lunch was over and my class began trickling back in.
I won’t lie. It would be tough. But I had this.
After all, they were only five years old…
(and I have a tendency to exaggerate)
By Sarah ©2017
Prompt Source: Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie, Wordle #156
Words used: tough, strand, vertebra, collapse, catch (ing), oscitant, reform, syncretism, warren, uncanny, barrel, tendency
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* Oscitant (adj.) yawning, as with drowsiness; gaping. drowsy or inattentive. dull, lazy, or negligent.
** Syncretism (n.) the attempted reconciliation or union of different or opposing principles, practices, or parties, as in philosophy or religion.
Yikes. (In a good way)
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Great use of the words Sarah, and yes as I once experienced 5 year olds can be very challenging….
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Absolutely terrifying at times! Haha
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Liked the twist at the end!😉
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Thank you – unfortunately some days it’s true! Lol
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You used the words without contriving them. Wonderful!
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This is hilarious–only because I’m reading it, not having to DO it 🙂
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