Tough Stuff-- That Fluff

Sally got a spot on “Survivor” island
Short, thin and blonde, men regarded her as “fluff”
What they didn’t see was her will to beat them
She was determined to prove she had the stuff

Standing first in line to dive off a high cliff
And land without harm in deep water below
One man joked, “Best be careful, Miss Sally Fluff”
Muscle-laden big guys thought they ran the show

Sally glared and whispered, “I’m gonna teach you”
Somersaulting in air, landing perfectly
Then among all the men apprehension grew
Biggest lug of all started to feel sickly

It was Jason’s turn to dive; he felt dizzy
The drop seemed so far to where Sally waded
“Go ahead and dive,” Sal yelled, “it was easy”
Tables had turned as Sal goaded and baited

Jason turned and ran back to his team’s tepee
Then all the men fled; this challenge looked too rough
For the first time in Survivor history
The prize was won by a gal they’d called “fluff”



*Entry for Carol Brown’s “Fluff” contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Ronthorpe Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Awesome write Carolyn. Congrats on your win in Carol's contest
Brown Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Congratulations on your placement in my "FLUFF" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 8:11 AM
congrats Carolyn on an excellent win for this awesome fluff ..luv..
Williams Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 2:00 AM
Carolyn congrats on a clever win, never under estimate a gal eh...David
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 1:38 AM
Congratualtions Carolyn xx
Taylor Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 5:48 PM
Congrats, Carolyn. Great write. Enjoyed. Nice going. luv Ralph
Scholtz Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 4:22 PM
Congratulations on your win Carolyn, love Elizabeth
Long Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 3:43 PM
hey there!! sorry I haven't been on lately this was a wonderful write congrats on your win .cory
Horne Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 1:48 PM
LOL, didn't see the programme, of course, but it sounded like great fun - lovely write, Carolyn
Austin Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 1:35 PM
What a gal, Fluff. Jason is a wimp, but he probably is muscle bound and does not have the balance that Sal has. Personally, I am scared to death of high places, but then I am a wimp. Luck in the contest. Love, daver
Sweetheart Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 12:56 PM
wow sounds like a bundle of blond dynamite Carolyn.. I never watch Survivor but these lines have perked my interest now.. good luck in the contest too..luv..
Fitzgerald Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 12:50 PM
She came she saw she kicked its butt Carol , fair play to her and a lesson of never underestimate anyone springs to mind , much enjoyed the visit , Hugs and best wishes Declan xx
Sivey Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 12:45 PM
This is a great and wonderful write my friend! That's great that the gal "fluff" was able to overcome any fears and to achieve this greatness over odds better than herself! I love how you wrote this poem! Sally is a great woman, one I would like to see win survivor! This is a fantastic write! Awesome Work!!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Nice one Carolyn made me smile. Girl Power xx Thanks for your comments Harvey went off happy today with a copy in his bag to show at school xx
B Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Most amusing Mrs. Carolyn. Chuckled throughout, an excellent entry for the fluff contest. Do not judge a book by its cover comes to mind, and the fire of a spirit can overcome the frailty of body any day. Well done, good luck in the contest!
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