Writing

For writing.
We had to compose a story that could have only 50-60 words. Either mom or we could pick the subject to write about. It is harder than you think to limit yourself to only 50-60 words. On my first try I had 75-80 words. I had to cram it down several times until I finally got to the word limit.

Here is mine:

Sleep over at Sam's

Nestled under the covers we whispered...

Trying to retain our exploding laughter.
The room was sleepy -

we were about the

only lively things in it.

With each expression we spoke..

we achieved a new volume.

One subject changing to another...

Until suddenly we heard the door creek open.

“Go to bed!” mom whispered insistently.

We drifted off.