Today’s 55-word prompt, “Anguish”, got me thinking in two opposite directions. So here you go, two for the price of one. ЁЯШЙ Which one did you like better?

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147 Kenyans killed in an university.

Afghan suicide attack kills 17.

Rape.

Farmer suicides.

Honest officers die. Corrupt politicians thrive.

 

Not to mention, micro news doesn’t make it to papers – тАЬ2,057,839 hearts break today.тАЭ

 

тАЬTell me againтАЭ, looking at her swelling belly, тАЬwhy are we bringing another person into this world?тАЭ

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Change of mood advised. ЁЯШЫ

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003FeelLikeBlueNervous energy pulsated as her pigtails twirled and she turned to see who threw that crumpled piece of paper at her. A dozen 10-year olds giggled as she uncreased a crayoned, red heart. Amidst those many faces was one in anguish that barely looked up.

The teacher smiled, тАЬaah, puppy love…did it cause pain too?тАЭ