Saturday, May 12, 2012

61. Beauty Runs In Our Family


“You look like your mother,” he said approvingly after meeting her.  I wondered if it was a compliment.  He married me, but then ran off with her.  I guess he wanted the original. 

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trifecta writing challenge:  33 words, use the word "mother"

13 comments:

  1. Yikes! That was twisty :-)

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  2. Whoa! That's as twisted as my Sims2 families!! I regularly have such happenings!

    Great job with the Trifecta challenge this week! I need to get back into doing those!

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  3. they always say if you want to know what your wife will look like in 40 years, look at her mother. :)

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  4. Good post...and how challenging! I am impressed :-)

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  5. Damn! That was harsh! You conveyed a load of bitter in 33 words. Now THAT is awesome.

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  6. Elegant twist on words from a Jerry Springer show.

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  7. 'Yikes' is right! The 'original' made me chuckle!

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  8. I read it more than once to drink it in. Ever see 'Something's Gotta Give?' This entry reminded me of that movie. Diane Keaton. Full frontal at nearly 60. And she looked amazing.

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  9. Woo -zing. And what kind of Mom would do that to her kid!!??

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  10. Ouch. Guys can break hearts, but her mother? I know it happens, but I can't believe it!

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  11. Cute twist. Thanks for linking up. Don't forget to come back for the new prompt.

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  12. So loving your writing and the ending little jab in this one.

    I have left you a gift on my blog!

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