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The One That Got Away

The one that got away (Ten word challenge-2 Contest sample) An AMBIVALENT mood engulfs me, as BITTERSWEET memories meander in my mind.I was 15 she was 17,yes an older woman. She was so ARCANE, mysterious, and FLAMBOYANT at the same time. She was the QUINTESSENCE of sophistication, a LUSCIOUS ripe fruit waiting for a TACTILE experience. I was so innocent, so QUIESCENT in my thoughts, I felt I needed an INTERCESSOR, to offer my IMMOLATION of love to her. So, I asked my best friend to approach her for me, and ask her to dance. They danced the night away together, yes she was the one that got away! Sample for ten word challenge-2 contest 10 obligatory words to be used highlighted in capital letters. Give it a try! Looking forward to your entry! John Derek Hamilton October26,2016

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/27/2016 1:12:00 AM

Clever use of ten tough words, John:) I'll try to come up with something for this contest...

John Hamilton
Date: 10/27/2016 9:10:00 AM

Thanks Jo,

Paloma P

Date: 10/26/2016 3:29:00 PM

So, that's where immolation came from clever guy...

John Hamilton
Date: 10/26/2016 4:32:00 PM

Yup, thanks Paloma

Daniel Turner

Date: 10/26/2016 11:42:00 AM

Never send a boy to do a man's job. Lol Great writing, John. Even with the big words it flows perfectly.

John Hamilton
Date: 10/26/2016 1:49:00 PM

That's funny, we were both 15, but yup I shoulda been the man!Thanks for the visit, always appreciated.

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/26/2016 9:34:00 AM

Excellent writing done with this John! Good luck with the contest. :)

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/26/2016 9:50:00 AM

Yes it is! Too funny :)

John Hamilton
Date: 10/26/2016 9:41:00 AM

Thanks I should do well, it's my contest!lol

Chris Green

Date: 10/26/2016 9:13:00 AM

This one really took me back, I remember romantic scenarios just like this, asking a friend to see if she likes you or not. I just don't remember using all of those big words when it happened. :) This was great John.

John Hamilton
Date: 10/26/2016 9:20:00 AM

Wow that was fast! Ha I don't think I knew any of those words back then, even if I did, it would not have helped the situation! I don't know if there is a prize for being the first to read and comment but I'll have to think of something. Thanks a lot.