Saturday, May 1, 2010

Sunday 160 - Surrender


He slumped on the steps
of the church
holding his aching head
in his hands.
His skin so red
he nearly blended
with the chapel doors.
“God, help me,” he slurred.
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If you wish to take the challenge, here is a quick look at the rules.

For the original Sunday 160 post click here.
The Sunday 160 only uses 160 characters (including spaces).
Keep on schedule - post Sunday.
Let me know you have posted via a comment on my site.
Visit at least one other Sunday 160.
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29 comments:

Brian Miller said...

i am gobsmacked...its saturday night and monkey is posting his SUNDAY 160...lol.

metaphoricaly i been there...sometimes you have to get to that point...to realise you are not in control...

mine will be up in the morning...

Me said...

I am intrigued and wonder where this would go if you could go beyond the 160... :)

I will be playing this week again...should have something up in the morning.

Larry said...

Brian the only way I can play is find the opportunity to create a 160 Saturday night. As a matter of fact I have my next flash Fifty five all typed oy and ready for the automatic posting ..lolguess i'm addicted eh ?

moondustwriter said...

Ok mine is ready for Sunday
160 or bust

Moondustwriter (yes I am crazy)

Katherine said...

A sad 160 but the man went to the right place for help!!

Unknown said...

Nice..very expressive and honest.
Mine is here
hugs
shakira

Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/05/02/poetry-awards-for-week-16-thursday-poets-rally/

2 poetry awards,
2 friendship award...
Happy Sunday!

Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

very impressive capture!
incredible 160.

One Prayer Girl said...

I remember praying outside and inside of churches for God to help me.

HE DID!

PG

Sheri said...

a powerful presentation, monkey man! how many times have i been on those exact same steps myself? many.
you are the man and i am loving your 160 offering today, thanks!

Brian Miller said...

alright, i am up monkey!

the walking man said...

It be that way sometimes. Seems religion is getting big play in blogopia this morning.

Maude Lynn said...

Incredible imagery.

moondustwriter said...

I'm on in 160

http://wp.me/pDORj-AY

Moondustwriter

Sheri said...

uh, um, my bad...my 160 is up!

Evalinn said...

Nice 160. And I´m up this week again!

Claudya Martinez said...

I hope he gets the help he is praying for.

Pearl said...

Nicely done.

Pearl

Green-Eyed Momster said...

I feel sad for him...

Great 160 MM!

Hope your week is awesome!

(Per your comment, No raises until I get another one!)
:)

One Prayer Girl said...

My 160 is 'finally' up. :)

PG

Caty said...

I felt that one!! mine is up finally. Happy Sunday!

Sheri said...

that mark harmon thing? you can admit it to me...i promise i won't tell ;)

Notretsam said...

not sure where to post this but shall stick it in here. did say comments, moondustwriter directed me to here.

"Sealed with a flightless pigeon, carrying a note of love, on a rainy day in Scotland, the marridge proposal will be accepted, by a lady of crimson red love"

Rosaria Williams said...

The picture and words, good melding.

TALON said...

What a punch you packed in 160 characters (including spaces). Sad and touching.

Dr. Heckle said...

He also might just be severely constipated.

All jokes aside, I really enjoy your writing!

Matty said...

He's in the right place for help.

justsomethoughts... said...

excellent.

God help me, indeed.

Marla said...

Excellent