#50PreciousWords

I had so much fun whittling down a story to just 50 words in Vivian Kirkfield's #50PreciousWords contest. As part of her literacy initiative, I donated Usha and the Big Digger to The Bookery in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Without further ado, here is my submission:

I WISH I NEVER WRAPPED IT (49 words)

I got my friend a present.

I tied it up with ribbon.

But now it's wrapped,

I’m afraid to say,

I forget what I put in it.

I hope it’s not stinky or slimy

Or microscopically small.

She’s opening it.

I can’t look!

Oh.

It’s not bad after all.