The Right Word

Want a way to practice writing scenes? Tightening lines? Come write with Jenny’s writing promt. Each linked essay must be 100 words or less, not including the "prompt" words. The prompt words can be used in any place within your story but must be left intact. To do Saturday Centus, use Jenny Matlock’s writing prompt found at http://jennymatlock.blogspot.com/2010/07/saturday-centus-week-9.html

This week's prompt:"Are you sure that's the one you want?"


I felt a little lump in my throat as I peered down at my choice, held tightly in my hand. I didn't think this would be so nerve-wracking. Was I making the wrong decision? I couldn't agonize over this any longer.

I took a deep breath before managing to say, "... Yes, it is."

“You aren’t good at this,” she taunted.

I studied the index cards in front of me, shuffling them like a card shark at the gaming table.It was hard to choose, so many would work, but only one could be utilized.

My inner critic ridiculed me again when I finally selected a card. One simple word was written on it, but I hoped the word would work with magnificence.


"Are you sure that's the one you want?"


I felt a little lump in my throat as I peered down at my choice, held tightly in my hand. I didn't think this would be so nerve-wracking. Was I making the wrong decision? I couldn't agonize over this any longer.


I took a deep breath before managing to say, "... Yes, it is."


I inserted the word in the line and then read the poem aloud. “Perfect! A most perfect poem!” I shouted and brushed her out of my mind.