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The prompt this week is … Remember … + 100 words
THE MARCH
Among the captured soldiers, Stefan raised his chin, elbows thrust wide. In front, Henio, hands on head likewise, relaxed his elbows forward. The butt of a rifle slammed his shoulder. His hand slid to an ear. The firearm discharged like a cannon; he soared into the air.
“You—move!”
Face and uniform slimed and splattered red, Stefan grit his teeth and stumbled. I will not mark my trousers. He blinked fast and swallowed. Remember me, wife. I’m sorry.
The captives trudged through the giant electrified gate.
A rifle barrel jabbed his neck. “You, right. You, left.”
Bless me Father.
“Move. Now.”
How the Cookie Crumbles 
November 11, 2014 at 6:10 pm
Oh, this is a tough one. Well done.
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November 11, 2014 at 10:24 pm
Thank you, Carrie. Tough. Yes.
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November 11, 2014 at 6:41 pm
Well done, Tess. Well done. Huge hugs. ⭐
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November 11, 2014 at 10:25 pm
You’re a sweetie, Teagan. Thanks so much. ❤
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November 11, 2014 at 8:10 pm
This paints a horrible picture, and I don’t know how anyone endures that treatment! Well done.
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November 11, 2014 at 10:29 pm
I agree. I wish wars were no more. Thank you, grannyK.
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November 11, 2014 at 8:17 pm
Tess you are a powerful writer to be able to create such a horrific and terrifying mood. On this day shall we always remember these men and women who suffered so. Well done.
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November 11, 2014 at 10:31 pm
I cannot imagine how one human can treat another without humane connection.
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November 11, 2014 at 11:45 pm
Agreed Tess. So sad.
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November 12, 2014 at 12:05 am
*nods*
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November 12, 2014 at 12:09 am
❤
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November 11, 2014 at 8:28 pm
Tess….so vivid. Seems fitting for today. I can’t imagine this kind of terror. I hope he moved in the direction he wanted to move.
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November 11, 2014 at 10:32 pm
That, I do not know. Why even have a right and a left? Guards games?
War is hell and why are we still contributing?
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November 12, 2014 at 5:56 am
Guards cruelty.
And I don’t have any answers. 😦
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November 12, 2014 at 4:12 pm
😦
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November 11, 2014 at 8:34 pm
Very powerful writing. Conjures up some heavy history. Well done, Tess!
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November 11, 2014 at 10:35 pm
Thank you, Paulette. War is inhumane, but men must not forget their humanity. ❤
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November 11, 2014 at 9:04 pm
I think everyone has already expressed it so well. This is a very tough one.
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November 11, 2014 at 10:37 pm
Indeed. We must not forget our humanity. Even animals have better rules. ❤
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November 11, 2014 at 10:03 pm
Well done, Tess! I admire anyone who can say SO much in SO few words! Congratulations!
Hugs from Ecuador,
Kathy
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November 11, 2014 at 10:39 pm
Thank YOU, Kathryn from Ecuador. Kind words to lift my spirit today. ❤
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November 11, 2014 at 10:37 pm
100 words…10,000 could not be as poignant and powerful. This is great work, my friend.
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November 11, 2014 at 10:43 pm
Thank you, Kanzen. Hard to imagine, but I’ve heard stories. Nothing specific yet too scary for my nerve. ❤
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November 12, 2014 at 1:25 am
Wow, just wow and on Veteran’s Day no less. The writing, magnificent as always.
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November 12, 2014 at 8:25 am
Thank YOU, Sheri. I always post on Tuesdays and the prompt just happened to fit.
I don’t know how those who lived survived the horrors.
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November 13, 2014 at 10:12 am
Sometimes, that’s the only word that fits.
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November 13, 2014 at 11:15 am
Thank you. I had my father in mind, who luckily was not shot when the German’s descended into Poland, but was ordered into forced labor. If you were caught in uniform, it was no questions asked–Adios.
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November 12, 2014 at 1:50 am
Yes very topical, well done.
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November 12, 2014 at 8:26 am
Thank YOU, Rosie. ❤
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November 12, 2014 at 1:52 am
You’re so good at this. Awful but moving.
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November 12, 2014 at 8:27 am
I’m not sure I am, but I thank you Rose. You are most generous. ❤ ❤ ❤
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November 12, 2014 at 2:38 am
Oh Tess, if its not Henio its Stefan whose fate is decided on a whim. Very moving and frightening, we must remember.
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November 12, 2014 at 8:29 am
Yes, we must and our soldiers are still in the thick of war. Thank you, Gilly.
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November 12, 2014 at 3:08 am
Reblogged this on Barrow Blogs.
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November 12, 2014 at 4:10 am
Powerful reminder of the horrors of war. Very well written Tess, very moving… ❤
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November 12, 2014 at 8:33 am
Thank you, Sherri. Our soldiers are still suffering…
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November 12, 2014 at 9:39 am
Yes…and so it goes on and on…
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November 12, 2014 at 7:41 am
Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Amazing how much emotion and drama you can create in 100 words if you are a talented writer.
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November 12, 2014 at 7:47 am
Once more you have risen to the challenge, accepted and given us a little masterpiece. I have heard many stories from pop penguin about his time during the War. I don’t know how he managed to survive. He had a gun pointed at him 3 times, but for the grace of the universe or a higher being he was thankfully saved. xx
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November 12, 2014 at 4:17 pm
A gun pointed at you must be horrible, because you don’t know it this is IT. Time three? I cannot imagine staying sane.
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November 12, 2014 at 4:48 pm
No he is so,lucky to have had survived, with all he went through. Hugs xx
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November 12, 2014 at 5:04 pm
So many wars, so many people gone, hurt and / or broken. For what? Senseless to me…
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November 12, 2014 at 5:12 pm
and to all of us darling xx
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November 12, 2014 at 6:57 pm
*nods*
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November 12, 2014 at 9:22 am
What a sad yet fitting post at this time of Remembrance. Well done Tess! 🙂
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November 12, 2014 at 4:25 pm
Thanks, Debby. I’m on the way to your place. Been getting ‘behind-er and behind-er’. ❤ ❤
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November 12, 2014 at 11:57 am
That is so disturbing–not your writing, rather that it happened in my lifetime. You’ve captured it, Tess.
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November 12, 2014 at 4:30 pm
Thank you, Jacqui. A tough scenario to imagine. War is cruel, unjust and simply inhumane. I say sit two guys at a table and the best arm wrestler wins. If only it were that simple. ❤
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November 12, 2014 at 1:04 pm
very evocative Tess, felt like I was watching this interaction from a safe distance. well done.
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November 12, 2014 at 4:34 pm
Thank you, Geraldine.I’m so pleased this worked for you. Gives me hope. ❤
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November 12, 2014 at 3:55 pm
Quite a Veterans’ Day tribute. And, as I’ve come to expect, a great piece of writing.
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November 12, 2014 at 4:39 pm
Thank you for your kind support, Mike. ❤
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November 12, 2014 at 7:38 pm
I got shivers! I appreciate the intensity of your writing – it activates remembrance. Bravo.
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November 13, 2014 at 10:48 am
Thank you. I have no idea how horrendous and ugly war is. I tried to capture the emotion of fear though and if I even came close, I hope that means my writing is improving. Thanks again.
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November 13, 2014 at 11:14 am
I believe my Dad would have concurred with me (he was in WWII) that you captured it!
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November 13, 2014 at 11:29 am
Thank you. Thank you.
My father wasn’t quite in WWII. When the Germans descended into Poland, anyone caught in uniform was shot. My father lucked out somehow (which were never explained to me) and was sent into forced labor. He was on my mind when I wrote this short piece.
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November 13, 2014 at 11:32 am
wow – of course he was. He was probably speaking though your keyboard at times – and maybe inspired the odd word here and there. My best writing comes when others “take over”. IN any case – bravo. And, forced labour … wow again.
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November 13, 2014 at 11:43 am
Thank you. He has been long gone so you may be right.
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November 13, 2014 at 12:36 am
Oh, this brought me to tears! Sharp writing!
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November 13, 2014 at 10:54 am
Thanks so much. Not that I planned on bringing on tears…
❤
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November 14, 2014 at 8:14 pm
You got the emotion just right!
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November 15, 2014 at 10:09 am
Thank YOU, Charli. I appreciate your commenting and reading, especially since you’re waist deep in Na No right now. 😀
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November 13, 2014 at 7:22 am
Sad story today… Excellent writing as always Tess. ❤
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November 13, 2014 at 11:03 am
Thank you, Hope. A tough one for a tough reminder.
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November 13, 2014 at 10:13 am
Amazing story! you captured the environment in just 100 words!
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November 13, 2014 at 11:19 am
Thanks so much for your kind words. I appreciate your reading and commenting. ❤
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November 13, 2014 at 10:15 pm
!! Stark !!
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November 13, 2014 at 11:12 pm
Thank you, Rebecca. Glad you ‘enjoyed’ it. ❤
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November 14, 2014 at 9:44 am
Harsh! Well done.
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November 14, 2014 at 10:35 am
Thank you, Val. ❤
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November 22, 2014 at 1:39 am
Oh my! Vivid story-telling. Frightening. Excellent, Tess.
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November 22, 2014 at 3:13 pm
Thank you, Kate. You are so kind. I appreciate your support. Bless you.
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December 16, 2014 at 5:16 am
Powerful.
I was just thinking earlier how I would like to replace all the pious poppies with a white card saying “Never Again”.
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December 16, 2014 at 8:38 am
Thank you, K. This one was painful to write.
I wish ‘Never Again’ had meaning after WWII.
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