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Thursday, March 2, 2017

RAZZLE-DAZZLE by Janie Reinart 50 Precious Words Contest



Thank you to Vivian for her 50 Precious Words contest. Here is an interview from last year on how she got the idea. Here is a link to join in the fun right now. 

Thank you for stopping by to see my 46 word story. Did you know: In some places at some times, fireflies synchronize their flashing?






RAZZLE-DAZZLE by Janie Reinart



Dragonfly drums.

Weaver riffs.



Firefly sighs, “CAN’T do that.”



Jitterbug jives.

Beetle boogies.



Firefly sighs, “CAN’T do that.”



Katydid croons.

Cicada serenades.



Firefly sighs, “CAN’T do that.”



Moonlight’s gone.

Spotlight’s dark.





Silence.






Firefly…

 BLINKS  !!

Friends…

 BLINK back!

RAZZLE-DAZZLE lights this wingding.

Firefly CAN…   SHINE!

ROCK ON!













40 comments:

  1. Love it :) Thank you, Janie, for sharing the story and the link to the interview with amazing Vivian :)

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  2. Such fun and I can see firefly lighting up the night sky!

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  3. I'm definitely rocking on with friends like you, Janie! Thank you so much for participating in #50PreciousWords, for posting your entry on the Grogg Blog, and for adding the link to the interview. You are the best...and I LOVE how your Firefly discovers his flash!!!

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  4. I am amazed at the tension in this short piece. It is such a good read. Well done.

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    1. Thank you , Pam. What would we do without friends!

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  5. I love it! Great alliteration and action. Besides the amazing firefly saves the day. We all have a gift, we just gotta find it. :-)

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  6. I believe I recognize this as part of something bigger, lol! Love it, Janie!

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  7. Wow Janie, this was awesome. I love fireflies, and I really love your 50 word entry!

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    1. Yeah! Thank you. Fireflies are amazing!

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  8. Great entry. And I love the use of color, and size to make this entry glow. Thanks.

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    1. Joanne, I was trying to find a way to make glitter and ran out of time😊

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  9. I'm really inspired by your entry. Nice arc. Nice tension. Nice solution. All in 50 words. Did I see this in something larger many moons ago? In a 12x12 critique group? Congrats!

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  10. Janie thanks Janie for sharing your fun story!

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  11. Janie thanks Janie for sharing your fun story!

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  12. Janie thanks Janie for sharing your fun story!

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  13. My son has all of those bugs on a shirt. He will love this story. Good luck!

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  14. This is a delightful piece. Great work.

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  15. Love it! Such beautiful words and a great ending.

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  16. This is lovely, Janie! Fireflies are such wondrous creatures & I'm so glad your firefly had a chance to shine.

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    1. I am amazed at all the colors. They can glow in yellow, green , and orange.

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  17. I love fireflies! This is a lovely way to show them off. :) Well done.

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  18. What a charming, imaginative story with appealing alliteration and ingenious wordplay, upper/lower case, and font size to mimic insect behavior. Beautiful! @AnneLipton

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    1. Anne thank you for the kind words 😊

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  19. Oh boy, what a FUN read! I hope you continue with this one, Janie! =]

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    1. Thanks Anne. Had so much fun playing with the words😊

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  20. Your words RAZZLE-DAZZLE me. Thank you for sharing your forty-six word entry. It is delightful and descriptive.

    ~Suzy

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