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The Giant (microfiction in 160)

She opened her eyes

what did she see?

A giant

the size of the sea.

He had hands

so big and strong,

but his moon size smile told her

nothing was wrong.

She smiled back.

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20 Responses

  1. Aww the giant sounds sweet…lovely 160!

    July 25, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    • moondustwriter

      the gentle giant

      July 25, 2010 at 7:45 pm

  2. Such an array of interesting images…I rather liked your structure on this one.

    July 25, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    • moondustwriter

      thanks my friend – moon smiles

      July 25, 2010 at 7:45 pm

  3. waystationone

    i think i would smile back too…as big as the sea? a fun 160…

    July 25, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    • moondustwriter

      thanks Bri- I have to be light sometimes – huh

      July 25, 2010 at 7:45 pm

  4. A sweet smile can make the most dangerous giant look so gentle..
    “moon size smile” – totally loved it :)
    A charming and lovable 160

    July 25, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    • moondustwriter

      yeh that moon has a big one

      July 25, 2010 at 7:44 pm

  5. cute and fun…

    http://itistimetothinkformyself.blogspot.com/2010/07/sunday-160-iywhy.html

    mine is kind of crazy…
    Happy Sunday!

    July 25, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    • moondustwriter

      crazy is good

      July 25, 2010 at 7:44 pm

  6. Once again you struck a chord with me. Reminds me of a tale my mom told me when I was a little boy. Great 160 and thank you for being part of it.

    July 25, 2010 at 6:46 pm

    • moondustwriter

      Always love your 160s

      July 25, 2010 at 7:44 pm

  7. A wonderful 160…I should try it once…you inspire me :)

    July 25, 2010 at 7:48 pm

  8. loved the “moon size smile” – and loved that he was a gentle giant.

    July 25, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    • moondustwriter

      there have to be some gentle giants

      July 26, 2010 at 5:53 am

  9. Hey, me and the giant be cool if he don’t go sittin’ on me or nothin’. :P

    July 25, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    • moondustwriter

      I’ll speak to the giant for ya

      July 26, 2010 at 5:53 am

  10. http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/07/25/thursday-poets-rally-week-25-poetry-awards/

    Rally week 25 awards,
    thanks for the comment for my 160.
    Happy Monday!

    July 26, 2010 at 8:41 am

    • moondustwriter

      Happy Mon back at ya ji

      July 26, 2010 at 10:26 am

  11. Nice, this one made me smile! :)
    -C

    July 26, 2010 at 6:59 pm

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