This week’s story challenge in 99 words from Charli Mills at Carrot Ranch In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the phrase, “I’d rather be…” You fill in what comes next. What would a character(s) rather be doing and why?
I’d rather be what I am
Than what I thought I wanted to be
I wanted to be perfect like people I knew
Back then
Long ago
Not anymore
They weren’t that perfect at all you see
I’d rather be me
I have what I have
Because it’s meant for me
I’d rather the hurt that came my way
The experience of healing was mine alone
I’d rather not walk in your boots my friends
That road is yours
It’s not for me
The future is mine
It’s not for you
Whatever I do
May you stand by me
Here’s a collection of 99 word stories from last week’s writing challenge. Zippers Collection.
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Excellent!
Wonderfully wise words, Gloria 🙂
Thanks Leanne.
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I really like this. I like the acceptance and maturity of the speaker.
“I’d rather be what I am
Than what I thought I wanted to be”
It’s good when you like what you see in hindsight.
Thanks D. Often acceptance comes with maturity.
I needed to read your poetic wisdom today. I couldn’t agree with you more. ❤
Thank you Colleen. And I needed to write it to remind myself of these things.
I do the same thing, Gloria. It sticks in our brains then! ❤