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Kate Henry's avatar

Pretty in either form, but back off or die.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

You got it, kid. A pretty name, but that is all..

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Terry Freedman's avatar

I like it very much!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Well, it is not Hemingway, but it is an attempt. ha ha ha. I know it can be done in six words, and I will keep on trying. Thanks for the vote of confidence.

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Terry Freedman's avatar

Hemingway is so 20th century. <yawn>

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I know, right?

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Terry Freedman's avatar

😆

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Jack Jackson's avatar

The best attempt at it that I’ve seen!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yeeeow! Thank, Jack! With those words, I might just try again.

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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

What a buzz. Give the shroom a high note of watch out. The woman a Bo Derrick 10.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Okay, then! Glad you liked it. Not many words with which to make a meaning. I usually fail at these six-word stories.

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Sharon the Lion-Hearted's avatar

So before I click, I wonder how can you possibly tell a story in 6 words. Well you did fully.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, Sharon. Most of my six-word attempts end up on the cutting room floor. I thought Amanita was a lovely name until I realized what it signified. Yeeeps! Thanks for reading over here. Happy new year to you and to all those who love you.

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Joan Spilman's avatar

Nice

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Joan, and welcome to 🌿Leaves. I’ve only posted a couple six-word stories. It is harder than it looks. Most end up in the bin. I am glad you found me over here on this tiniest of planets in the Great Substack Universe. I hope you’ll find more that you enjoy.

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James Ron's avatar

She does look like trouble. Is it the red hair? Could be worth it though.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Beware, Ron….

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

Fortunately there is tap-and-lookup, or I would have missed this. Nicely done!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

A six-word experiment. Not my forte, but it is fun to try once in a while. Thanks, Jack for reading and for commenting. And welcome to 🌿Leaves!

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Keep on 6-wording!!

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Terry Freedman's avatar

The fungal equivalent of poison ivy? https://youtu.be/c2sZVmqm3vo?si=8cYLDUpET3LOmVWp

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Oh for heaven's sake.. Right on. But Mick Jagger? So 20th century.

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Terry Freedman's avatar

🤣

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Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

Very clever

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, Kathleen. Amanita -- such a pretty name. But....

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Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

Watch out

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Nathan Slake's avatar

Clever, Sharron. Not sure I could pull that off in six words.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Just an experiment. I figured, if E. Hemingway could do it, so could I. Ha ha ha. Results are still out.

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Wonderful, Sharron. Only you can tell a tale in 6 words! I’m jelly.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I think the most famous six-word story ever written was by Ernest Hemingway.

"For Sale. Baby shoes. Never worn."

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Yael Gelardin's avatar

Short but good😉

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

👍🏻🩷

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T. D. Wolf's avatar

Short and (not) sweet.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Quick reading. ha ha ha. Thanks Mr Wolf! Best wishes for a productive new year. I look forward to more Lisa... not without trepidation...

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Cute. Fair warning for sure.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

👍🏻🩷

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Such a lovely lure, and such a hidden hook!!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Pretty scary, if you ask me! Happy new year, Jill!

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Happy New Year to you ❣️

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

HA! Brilliant!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

👍🏻🌿

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