Flinch’s Escape (Flash 55)
Jacob Flinch wished his picture graced that milk cartoon. Dog, as nicknamed called, stands pouring over his target. Jake collapses from whiplashing punches from the bully’s wingman. Lunch ladies, cooks in hairnets, attempt breaking-up cheering twelve-year-olds, “Fight! Kick his ass!” Running vice-principal’s whistle cuts through enough bustling undivided attention. Once again, unfair suspension provides Flinch’s escape.
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*55 Fiction (nanofiction)
Dustus Blog 
June 22, 2010 at 12:55 am
Nice flash fiction
got a lot of action for 55
June 22, 2010 at 7:09 am
Might be my favorite form, Leslie. Perhaps 2,000 or so tweets prepared me for 55s lol.
June 22, 2010 at 7:12 am
I see what’s happening at the school cafeteria,
excellent capture of actions and commotions..
June 22, 2010 at 7:12 am
u already see the post,
here is the link for reference when you decide to post it later…
😉
June 22, 2010 at 7:47 am
Thanks. That was a nice surprise to see this morning!
I’m planning a Thursday post.
cheers, Jingle 😉
June 22, 2010 at 7:13 am
Ha, the cafeteria action from yesteryear is one thing I don’t miss! Fabulous portrayl.
June 22, 2010 at 7:48 am
As if the food wasn’t bad enough. lol Enjoy the week, suzicate 🙂
June 22, 2010 at 10:07 am
I can see plainly in this poem what is going on in the cafeteria. It brought back memories of my younger days and I wanted to help kick butts. I used to think that my mission in life was to put bullies in their place. I never started a fight, but I never backed down from one nor did I lose one. LOL Of course the only ones I fought with was the bullies. hehehehehehe I just love this poem. It is my favorite one of yours, of course I like everything you write.
Larry is still improving. He is begainning to sound like his old self.
June 22, 2010 at 10:14 am
You’re too feisty to ever lose a fight, Viola. lol Glad you like this one 🙂 More importantly, excellent news that Larry’s recovering well. Awesome.
June 22, 2010 at 10:54 am
I’ve spent some time suspended myself. Reminded me of days long gone…lunch room ladies can be tough! Great story!
June 22, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Thanks, D.S. There are so many parts of the school day that can be tough on kids. My hope is that by writing about it, perhaps kids will feel like their issues are important to the world. High School can be a lonely place.
June 22, 2010 at 11:48 am
Love your action poem. Sorry that this type of stuff still happens. 😦 I want to be a principal for the day. I would have some fun. lol 🙂
June 22, 2010 at 12:05 pm
If only… I know just what you mean. It would definitely become a tech-centered curriculum with you in charge. lol
June 22, 2010 at 4:15 pm
🙂
June 22, 2010 at 12:44 pm
I could never appreciate those TINY bullies. If only they all wore identifying scarlet letters, so their victims could at least have time to hide while learning to no longer fear them. Great 55! Heartspell
June 22, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Napoleonic bullies wearing their A? Perhaps we’ve all seen a few of them. lol
Thanks, Heartspell. Always appreciate you stopping by 🙂
June 22, 2010 at 12:51 pm
thats a fast and furious 55…i have recieved those bully’s punches and similar suspension…nicely done dustus!
June 22, 2010 at 6:32 pm
thanks, brian. I look up to your work.
June 22, 2010 at 1:19 pm
this is really cool.
I might try this idea
June 22, 2010 at 6:30 pm
I’m confident you’d be excellent at it. Thanks, K
June 22, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Please join me in wishing JINGLE a quick recovery.
Thanks,
Luisa
June 22, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Get well soon, Jingle!
Everyone, please check out Doraz’s link.
Thanks
*sigh*
June 22, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Wow, that was creative and detailed…I love the imagination…Your page always poses a pleasant read. Cheers brov!
June 22, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Thanks, Emmanuel. Appreciate what you just said. Ton of respect for you!
cheers
June 23, 2010 at 8:35 am
A great 55. took me right back 🙂
June 23, 2010 at 8:50 am
Thank you, Anthony. I find it remarkable that almost everyone can relate to being bullied, but when it’s happening you often feel alone.
June 23, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Very Cool. I am glad to hear the cooks were wearing their hairnets as the department of health would have wanted.
June 23, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Thanks for pointing out my Flash 55s are DOH compliant. lol Peter, check out my friends culinary art page when you get a chance….
http://artswebshow.com/category/culinary-art/
June 23, 2010 at 4:00 pm
It is so sad when groups of students pray on another.” No One” wins, here.
June 23, 2010 at 4:40 pm
You’re right, it is sad and can also be brutal. It’s time for us as a society to figure out how to make this stop.
thanks, Leslie
June 23, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Gosh, this made my stomach turn with memories of kids getting bullied.
Non-Violent resolution is always best with children, then they grow up to pass that on.
A very powerful piece.
June 23, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Great comment, Jannie. I agree the focus really should be on the future. Non-violent resolution is an excellent lesson to teach, especially when young and given our litigious society at large, as well as the general esteem for legal reasoning. Not to mention it builds on “character education” and community. I’m sure we could think of many more reasons why teaching non-violent mediation skills would be beneficial at a young age. Might even make kids better test takers 🙂 thanks
June 23, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Hi Adam, I have posted a very special short story. It was written by my 7 year old grandson, Jason. Would you do me the honor of reading it and leaving him a little comment. I will be working with him on creative writing over the summer.
http://billmanson.blogspot.com/2010/06/big-boys-bike-jason-parsons.html
June 23, 2010 at 9:36 pm
What a great way to bond with your grandson! I’ll definitely check it out.
Thanks, Viola 🙂
June 23, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Adam, i have completely off the cuff.
Done a random poetry challenge that you must take part in.
It is not what you will expect at all.
But i just know you’ll do well
June 23, 2010 at 9:35 pm
K, was just over at your site. That is a cool idea! Sure, I’ll give it a try. I liked your poem and didn’t listen to the music yet, so should definitely be interesting. I’ll be sure to post what I write. Thanks!
June 24, 2010 at 5:21 am
important information is posted…
see you later.
take good care…
thank you for the comments and encouragement!
😉
June 24, 2010 at 5:57 am
Glad to learn you are feeling better 🙂
You take care too, my friend
🙂
June 24, 2010 at 10:29 am
I love this! Tween pulp fiction. I love the gritty feel. I just listened. Thought it was 1940’s spies or Mafia, and when I realized it was kids in a cafeteria I burst out laughing! This is super cool! Great twisted road You took me on. Thank You! Cheers and Namaste. 🙂
June 24, 2010 at 10:42 am
Thanks, blissbait. “Tween Pulp Fiction” I like that 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the piece.
Cheers