I have to hold it all together, she thought.
They're all depending on me.
If I let go they'll fall apart.
They think I'm too weak, so I need to be strong and firm.
I have all the papers needed right here, altogether, ready for the meeting.
It's an important job being a paper clip!
Friday 55 Flash Fiction is brought to you by G-man (Mr Knowitall). The idea is you write a story in exactly 55 words. If you want to take part pop over and let G-man know when you've posted your 55.
It's vital to hold the paperwork together :-)
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed that.
Unexpected and cleva!
ReplyDeleteROFLMAO!!! Oh Akelamalu you are a riot you know that. I so didn't even think of this. Well done. Genius I say :) Have a great Friday.
ReplyDeletexoxoxox
Oh, how clever. Paper clips are really good at keeping it together... Kinda envy them. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat 55! Well done! Love/ Jo.
Good one!
ReplyDeleteLOL - Loved that... Very clever!
ReplyDeletevery clever Ak -had me going!
ReplyDeleteSo darned clever this is!!! I guess the clip is a 'she' since it has many curves? Right?
ReplyDeleteMine is "LOST IN THE TRANSLATION"
Have a great weekend! [and as always, scroll down a bit to find my 55]
Glad you enjoyed it Anthony :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome Gillian and thankyou. :)
You're too kind Thom, thanks hon.x
I wish I could keep it together as well as a paper clip jarnebrand LOL
Cheers Dumdad
Pleased you liked it Eternally Distracted :)
You didn't guess then Flowerpot? ;)
Oh definitely female Hootin' Anni, which is why everything is so organised! ;)
Brilliant yet again lol
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Great "twist" and yes, important job for the clip.
ReplyDeleteI'm up (with a few extra words):
Friday Flash 55 ~ Butterfly Kisses
yeah it is, but watch out...staple is trying to steal your job. smiles. nice fun 55.
ReplyDeletemine is up!
ah, how very clever of you...life from the view of a paper clip! i absolutely love your humor, such a good 55!
ReplyDeleteyou know that's really true! good job honey!
ReplyDeletesmiles, bee
xoxoxoxoxoxxo
i never thought being a paper clip was so important!! great 55!!
ReplyDeleteAke, you always put a big smile on my face! Thanks! (hugs)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, put a smile on my face on this gloomy Friday.
ReplyDeleteCJ xx
Ha ha. I guess the poor paper clip has to stay one step ahead of the staple.
ReplyDeleteUnexpected ending. Thanks for the laugh!
ReplyDeleteBravo!
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
I think I bomb out this week...oh please don't laugh...
here
Happy Friday!
Happy Mother's Day!
hugs
shakira
I love endings like this. Makes me smile. My 55 is HERE .
ReplyDeleteWell, I didn't expect that. I love your unexpected endings.....
ReplyDeleteAw thanks Marmie x
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the twist Chef Kar :)
Oh she's watching the staple Brian! ;)
Why thankyou Sheri I'm happy you enjoyed it.
Yes it is true Bee :)
Neither did I until I thought about it Clean&Crazy. ;)
Well I'm happy to make you smile Mona x
Happy to make you smile any day Crystal Jigsaw :)
Yes it does SAW ;)
I'm pleased the twist worked for you Ivy & Haley :)
Thanks Shakira :)
My pleasure Monkey Man :)
I enjoy writing a twist ending Valerie and I'm so glad you enjoy them. :)
akelamalu: hahaha...you have the most wonderful wit. I totally love it and I love these 55 flash fiction fridays with you.
ReplyDeletepaper clip...hehehe.
have afab weekend honey. xxx
Good one! I'm a staple man myself...
ReplyDeleteCan you get paperclips for the personality? I need something to hold myself together ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis totally caught me by surprise!
ReplyDeleteBwhahahahahahahahaaha!
ReplyDeleteOMG...that is so funny!!!!
You ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS get me in the end!!!
BRAVA!
Have a great weekend, m'dear!
X
LOL! You are the Queen of twist endings. This one is wonderful and I never saw it coming.
ReplyDeleteHA!
ReplyDeleteNow let me ask you...are you thinking about gathering your Flash Fiction into a book? You're really good at it.
wow,
ReplyDeleteyour 55 rocks!
I see you stay strong in your words...
Wrapped up really beautifully, very clever! Enjoyed reading it :)
ReplyDeleteShort Poems
Haaaaaaaaa, excellent (clapping my hands)! You are so clever - smile.
ReplyDeleteAlways so enjoyable, Dear.
ReplyDeleteGlad to be back, Missed Ya!
Aloha from Hawaii
Comfort Spiral
Wow, until the very last minute I thought you were describing my southern girl guilt. ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day,my friend!
ReplyDeleteYou look BEAUTIFUL, then and NOW!
You are such a wonderful friend and MOTHER!
May this Mother's Day be one of the best with more to come in years!
YOU ROCK, MOMMY!
hugs
shakira
Why thankyou Spiky x
ReplyDeleteI prefer staples too Buff
LOL good idea Gleds :)
Great Mama Zen that was the result I wanted. :)
Ah I'm so pleased you liked it Ron
Thankyou so much Quilly :)
I thought maybe if I get to about 500 I might Trav, thankyou. x
Cheers Jingle
Welcome Marinela and thankyou. :)
Oh cheers Shrinky I'm glad you liked it.
Glad you're back Cloudia and thanks hon. x
You didn't second guess the ending then Hope, that's good :)
Why thankyou Shakira and happy mother's day to you too.
Lol, that´s great! Hope you´ve had a good weekend. :-)
ReplyDeleteI was beginning to empathise with that person and realise thats how I feel....... and then it turned out to be a blimmen paper clip!!!!!!!!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteNuts in May
Thanks Evalinn and yes I have had a good weekend, I hope you have too. :)
ReplyDeleteLOL I'm glad it gave you a laugh Maggie x
Nice One Ake! X
ReplyDeletehappy Mothers Day Akelamalu!
ReplyDeleteCheers Tony :)
ReplyDeleteThe same to you Lady's Life :)
Made me laugh! And it is indeed an important job.
ReplyDeleteToo funny...love the way your mind works! Keep it together for this week will ya please!! :D
ReplyDeleteI truly love and enjoy your talents! Reading your writings always make me smile at your talent.
ReplyDeleteYou truly need to put all of these together in a book.