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Complexity is a lot like freedom – everybody knows what it is, but cannot tell.
The author of this quote was not talking of writers and poets. For they sure can tell.
PROMPT #168
Well, there are more terms and conditions in this prompt than any other episode of the Exploration Challenge. Enjoy the difference 🙂
SITUATION
A breakdown in domestic water supply
CHARACTERS
- President of a municipal corporation
- A harangued home-maker
- Founder of a fund-raising startup
- Seller of water tankers
- A poet/writer
COMPLEXITIES WHICH CAN BE ADDED
Work-from-home scenarios, Covid, weather or whatever you can think of.
TASK
Write a story as small as a sentence, or as large as 500 words, or somewhere in between. I promise to read the entire piece.
If you can tell a poetic tale or write a ballad, you are most welcome to do it.
The story has to be from the perspective of any one of the given characters. The other characters in the piece can be one or more of those listed here, or any other character you can introduce in the plot. No restrictions on those self-driven bots which take over your thoughts.
Create a post on your blog, and copy-paste the link in Comments. In case you are using a pingback, do check back to see if it has worked.
Last, but not least, don’t forget to tag the post “Reena’s Exploration Challenge” for easy location in the blog roll.
Look forward to reading longer pieces this week…
WEEKLY WRAP
Susi Bocks at
Jim Adams at
https://jimadamsauthordotcom.wordpress.com/2021/01/07/the-sure-thing/
2thinkis2be at
https://2thinkis2be.wordpress.com/2021/01/07/reenas-exploration-challenge-167/
tiredhamster at
https://tiredhamster.wordpress.com/2021/01/07/the-latest-year-poems-for-january/
Lady Lee Manila at
VJ Knutson at
Sadje at
relaxitsallwrite at
https://relaxitsallwrite.wordpress.com/2021/01/08/reenas-exploration-challenge-167-slant/
Wide blue yonder at
https://thewideblue.wordpress.com/2021/01/09/another-blow-in-the-chest/
s.s. at
https://mindfills.wordpress.com/2021/01/10/i-woke-a-limerick/
hecblogger at
Eugi’s Potpourri at
Punam at
https://paeansunpluggedblog.wordpress.com/2021/01/13/wtf-wfh/
Aishwarya at
https://kittysverses.wordpress.com/2021/01/14/the-crows/
Reena Saxena at
Thanks, Indira!
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Hi Ma’am,
Thank you for running the challenge. Here’s my take :-
https://kittysverses.wordpress.com/2021/01/20/beach-in-the-house/
Thank you all for stopping by and reading.
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Thank you, Aishwarya!
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Thanks!
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Hi Reena,
Water problem in India is so relatable. Here is my take on this:
https://radhikasreflection.wordpress.com/2021/01/17/a-day-without-water/
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Thank you, Radhika!
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Very, very challenging.
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Haven’t you faced a water cut ever? 🙂
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So many times long back. Writing is challenging.
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All the best 👍
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Thanks.
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Thanks 🙂
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https://2thinkis2be.wordpress.com/2021/01/15/nor-any-drop-to-drink/
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Thank you, VJ!
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Here you go, Reena – https://amanpan.blog/2021/01/14/unwritten-magic/
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Thanks 😊
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Thank you, Jim!
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Thanks for always being first 😀
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Very interesting and challenging!
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Thank you! Look forward to reading your piece.
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👍👍👍
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