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Birthday Wishes by RodG
    60 WORD DASH Contest Winner 

We've gathered in the lounge of the hospice to celebrate Grandma Edna's 95th birthday. The cake is placed before her. Unconsciously, she pats her white feathered hair. Watery gray eyes gleam.

"Blow them all out!" I yell.

She stares pathetically before she tries.

"Show me," she pleads. "I don't remember what to do."

Weeping, I make a wish and blow.


Writing Prompt
Tell a complete story using 60 words or under.
60 WORD DASH
Contest Winner

Recognized

Author Notes
This portrait was painted by Frank Rozasy, courtesy of Google images.

60 words exactly, Apple Works.

     

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