Well, hell. Crispina finally chose a picture that I had no matchy-matchy for! And no, I was not going to go out with my camera searching for a similar situation. Nope. That’s not how I roll. So this week, for Crispina’s CCC, I am going a more classic route, if you were. With a story of sorts. Actually, I am doing something I thought I’d not done before but upon checking, not only did it once before but did it for THIS very challenge… go figure. So, for this challenge, a haibun.
ZIPPED
They were such a bright and colourful couple. No, not that they were colour-matched – he preferred earth-tones to her more jewelled ones. I mean colourful in manner. They were funny and entertaining, each sharing their part of the story they were telling; one speaking over the other but not in a rude take-over manner. They were just so enthusiastic it bubbled out uninhibited. There was never a dull moment when these two were on a roll… They each had their roles, working in harmony without losing themselves.
Individuals
They came together, just like
a perfect zipper
Word count: 98
Do not. Do not tell me I’m the first to comment. OMG. Well done, Dale. I can feel the admiration of that kind of relationship. Ahem. Now what do I do. I guess I get off the stage. BYE
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You are! And I swear I barely pressed published and here you are!
Thank you. My sisters and brothers-in-law have that type of relationship and I think Mick and I did, too. All fortunate.
See ya later!!
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Sure. See ya later.
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He he he!
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Good one!
A person could brief it even more, if they wanted:
two individuals
meshed together
a perfect zipper
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Yes, they could.
And thank you!
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Well done, Dale! The verse is perfect with the prose, and both fit the photo in an unexpected way. I can picture that couple. 🙂
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Thank you, my Poetry Queen Friend!
Of course you can. You and your hubs are the same…
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Awwwww! ❤
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You know it is true! ❤
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Q,
That is some kind of connection those two share, whoa! I mean, that she suffers his earth tones whilst being so colorful, that is lesson enough for the kids to look into the person rather than simply at them. Figure them out from under the hood, and then you can find so much more.
Once again, you take a challenge and make it yours. Colorful, passionate and with a spirit all your own.
Love this.
B
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B,
It is. And she knows that earth tones suit his colouring and nature much better just like he knows she’s at her best in the brighter tones. Knowing and accepting the other person for who they are.
Thank you, kind sir!
So very glad you do,
Q
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So what your’e saying is, he’s a little bit earth tones, she’s a little bit rock and roll? 😉
Yes, that is his darkish nature. While she regales in the bright colors that match her vivid personality.
Oh, no. Thank U lovely.
I do, you knew.
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Something like that 😉
A Yin and Yang, if you will.
Thank you for reading and enjoying, thank me or writing and enjoying your reaction!
I do. You’re right.
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Yeah, uh huh. 😉
The Yin needs the Yang to complete a circle, and vice versa.
Thank us for both!
Sometimes. . .
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Nah, nah, nah… Sorry. You put the song in my head! Again!
Absolutely both are just commas or apostrophes, otherwise.
Pats on backs for all!
Often.
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Tooo . . . . late . . . . Bahahahaha!
Yes, may the odds be ever in our favor in our favor.
The Pats are home for the winter. 😉
MUAH!
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Haha!
You mean our favour in our favour.
Buahaha! And Ya man!
MWAH!
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Uh . . yeah? That’s exactly what I meant.
Ya baby!
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I thought so 😉
Uh huh!
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You win. 😉
I won’t say anything . . that way no songs get stuck in our heads. . .
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So generous of you.
And kind to refrain from torture.
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I’m a gentleman.
No use doing that, I wish to use my keyboard for good . . . mostly.
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You are, of that I am certain.
That is a good thing… I’m thinking… mostly.
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Mind you, I would need to chronicle my every last word in order to vet that comment.
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I think you might have to because I have been following what you do with that keyboard for almost two years now. It might take you awhile.
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It will most definitely take a while to go back over all that, LOL. And all those open windows!
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If you need help going over the archives, just give me a holler… I’m but a click away.
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Oh you know I will.
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I know you will.
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This is great Dale. Love the comparison
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Thank you, Di!
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Perfect. Perfect. And I know the couple too, so well you’ve captured them. Wow. Well done. 🙂
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So glad you like! What a great comment!
I am chuffed!
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You deserve to glory in every ounce of chuffedness 🙂
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You are extremely generous in your praise, Crispina. Keep it up and I’m going to start believing I’m a decent writer!
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I’ve read a lot worse, that’s for certain.
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🙂
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Perfection, Dale. Opposing photo or no opposing photo.
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Thank you, Violet!
Seriously, if I had had a matching photo that would have been carazy!
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Great take on the prompt Dale 😊
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Thank you, Jen! 🙂
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My Pleasure 🙂
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I must admit that I have never thought of a zipper in this way …. and I must say – Pretty damn good.
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Thank you so much, Frank. I love that you like.
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OMG! This is the match I want. “They were just so enthusiastic it bubbled out uninhibited.”
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It is a really nice match to have…
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You two certainly were a great match.
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My sister and her husband.
Me and Mick were pretty darn good…
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Dear Dale,
Like their wardrobes, they’re the perfect complement to each other. Lovely. And with only one picture. 😉
Shalom and lotsa accessorizing hugs,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
They are, aren’t they? I know… who knew?
Shalom and lotsa colourful binding love,
Dale
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Exquisite piece. A perfect zipper is an indispensable part of a wardrobe.
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Thank you so much, Ina. It is, is it not? 🙂
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Good one Dale, enjoyed your take.
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Thank you, Michael.
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Oh, much like your words too! 😉 xoxo
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Thank you, Marina. Much appreciated! xoxo
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What a great accompanying photo to your challenge. You blow me away with your cleverness!
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Awww shucks Monika.
Sometimes we are given photos like these and I look at them thinking they “ain’t nuthin’ I kin do with that…” And then poof! like magic an idea sprouts. Always nice when it is as well-received as this! Thank you so much.
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Awww! I waited to read this because I wanted to get mind done first, and I don’t read till after I do that. Just posted mine now, really. Tardy me.
I LOVE yours! Fitting together like a zipper sounds like a perfectly complimentary couple. 🙂 Fab image! 🙂
XOXO
Na’ama
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You are the sweetest, Na’ama!
Doesn’t it though? Sigh.
xoxo
Dale
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XOXO Sure does!
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A very interesting take for “Zipped”. ⚡️💥
I like it, lots!
(I had to look up haibun.)
Came here from Frank’s blog. There’s something feeling almost zipped up over there. Melancholy…..
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Thank you! 🧚🏻🌟
Yeah… I know you mean. It’s gonna be a tough day when that official one comes…
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