I decided I needed to do a second submission for the 100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups this week, because all my writing lately has been full of melancholy and depression. So, I challenged myself to include some joy!
“Come one! Come all! To the Greatest Show on Earth!!!” Their cries were heard across the town, calling children young and old to a parade of joy and wonder.
Clowns frolicked from one side of the street to the other, teasing toddlers with flying balls and handfuls of candy.
Proud elephants moved their bodies in a ponderous display of magnificence and grace, trumpeting the news across the town.
Horses pranced with glittering riders standing above, the beauty of the animals competing with glory of the girls.
Popcorn tempted the nose as sticky children’s smiles let cotton candy melt in the joy of the show!
Circus!
Jul 26, 2011 @ 13:56:36
Amazing…you get the point across…it takes me 500 words to describe to people saying hello
Jaye
Jul 26, 2011 @ 13:56:59
that is two people…see what I mean!
Jaye
Jul 26, 2011 @ 14:44:02
Jul 26, 2011 @ 13:58:37
Brilliant & such an uplifting post. My idea was more on the bright side so I’m glad you have started the ball rolling. It is a very jolly piece with such great descriptions of the animals. I loved the bit about them competing with the girls! Many thanks for writing again!
Jul 26, 2011 @ 14:43:02
Or does my writing again mean I’ve done 200 words? Hmmmm
it was fun.
Jul 26, 2011 @ 15:04:30
This is great FUN! Thanks, Lisa.
Jul 26, 2011 @ 15:07:49
So maybe you can join the challenge after all, because joyous voices can be hear just as much as sad ones, maybe even moreso.
Jul 26, 2011 @ 15:20:58
When I left my first comment, I thought the prompt was that sad, sad photo ~ which didn’t appeal to me at all. Now, I see it is the words, “. . . their cries were heard . . .”
Definitely more room for JOY!
Jul 26, 2011 @ 15:45:18
No, that was my attempt at adding an image that reflected the piece. Successful I guess.
Jul 26, 2011 @ 15:20:33
Just goes to show you that by simply making the choice you can do. The previous piece emerged. This one got created with intent. You got power woman!!
Jul 26, 2011 @ 15:45:31
Jul 26, 2011 @ 15:34:06
Love it!
Jul 26, 2011 @ 15:44:42
Thank you!
Jul 26, 2011 @ 20:48:39
Awe. That’s a place in case you didn’t know. Not like aw gee or shucks. Awe is where you put me with Circus. True Word Master.
Jul 27, 2011 @ 02:31:21
I came here from She’s a Maineiac, Lisa, and I get to read such vibrancy! 100 words, but full of circus-y imagery. I would love to explore more here.
Jul 27, 2011 @ 12:19:26
Welcome Priya. Explore away and enjoy. I will be exploring your blog as well.
Jul 27, 2011 @ 04:48:43
I really like the ponderous elephants!
Jul 27, 2011 @ 12:14:21
Thank you so much Mrs. D.
Jul 27, 2011 @ 09:39:29
Thanks for sharing the happy this morning! Love it!
Jul 27, 2011 @ 12:09:41
I want to share more happy.
Jul 27, 2011 @ 17:33:32
I loved this piece! It captures the scene perfectly. Well written!
Jul 27, 2011 @ 20:49:45
Thank you so much.
Jul 27, 2011 @ 18:06:25
The first positive week 3 entry – well done! I thought you got the imagery of the circus across very well.
Jul 27, 2011 @ 20:38:40
I had depressed myself with all the others so needed a little joy. Thanks for reading.
Jul 28, 2011 @ 01:57:15
What a fun piece. It brought a huge big smile to my face.
Jul 28, 2011 @ 06:32:39
That’s the best compliment ever.
Jul 28, 2011 @ 09:41:56
I love the movement and the colours you’ve conjured with your words.
Jul 28, 2011 @ 10:13:33
Thank you so much. Coming from someone who has such an incredible eye for movement and color, that is a true compliment.
Jul 28, 2011 @ 15:43:59
Your story evoked memories of childhood visits to the circus.
Jul 28, 2011 @ 19:29:31
Then it was a success. Thank you.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 12:57:38
I have just been reading water for elephants, and your story fitted in with that! Lovely imagery, the roar of the greasepaint and smell of the crowd
well done.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 13:33:07
I LOVE Water for Elephants. I’m glad the stories fit together. Thanks for reading.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 13:11:46
Have tried to find you under Twitter and Google+ do you use either as would like ‘to follow’? I can delete your reply after I have read if you post it on my blog/if you would like?
Jul 29, 2011 @ 13:32:03
Gill, I keep trying to get onto your blog, but the link says it doesn’t exits. Hmmmm. I have yet to succumb to the Twitter-verse, although I probably should. And I’m still not really sure what Google + is