The Medal

A soldier with a face like a prune walked up to George and pinned a medal on George’s chest with great formality. Afterward, everyone went to enjoy refreshments. George’s wife, Rose, charged up to his table, looking frazzled.

“George, your shoes don’t match,” she whispered. George just laughed.

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Esther Chilton says: Here’s your new Thursday story challenge:

Can you tell a story in 49 words using the following words in it somewhere:

  • ROSE
  • FRAZZLE
  • MEDAL
  • CHARGE
  • PRUNE

5 thoughts on “The Medal

  1. That is so creative Lisa I love it – reminds me of my wedding, we had been bent on our knees before the priest and when we came out got into the wedding car, my new hubby quickly took his shoes off to check that he hadn’t left the price on! Luckily he hadn’tπŸ˜…

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