Charli’s Carrot Ranch prompt:
June 13, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about the work of many hands. Is it a cooperative effort or something else? Go where the prompt leads!
Many Hands Make Light Work
Too many cooks spoil the broth, they say
But I would like to differ, that is, if I may
For another common saying does lurk
Many hands, indeed, do make light work
Surely, it is better
To work together
To achieve our goal
As one big whole
Rather than trying to be the one
Who is named for always getting things done
Do not always try to stake your claim
Yet shy away from taking blame
Working as a team is best
You can always rely on the rest
And what can take an hour,
In minutes, you’ll devour
Charli Mills
Jun 20, 2019 @ 05:33:11
Love the team approach, Ritu! What a fun poetic form, too.
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Ritu
Jun 20, 2019 @ 06:32:56
Thanks Charli! It’s a new challenge, to only use 99 words in a poem! Glad you liked 😁
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willowdot21
Jun 17, 2019 @ 22:17:44
Another true and on the button post dear Sis.🌹🌹
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Ritu
Jun 17, 2019 @ 22:21:10
I’m glad you enjoyed it sis ❤
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willowdot21
Jun 17, 2019 @ 23:11:32
I did Sis 💜
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Erika Kind
Jun 15, 2019 @ 16:40:56
Love this, sis. Sometimes we need to consider what is better but we should never let our pride make the decision.
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Ritu
Jun 15, 2019 @ 23:41:58
Thank you sis ! ❤
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Erika Kind
Jun 16, 2019 @ 11:12:31
You are so welcome, sis 💖
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H.R.R. Gorman
Jun 15, 2019 @ 13:58:15
The thoughts of working together to create a nice meal makes me want to hold another Chinese dumpling party!
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Ritu
Jun 15, 2019 @ 23:41:12
Yum! Sounds like a plan !
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robertawrites235681907
Jun 15, 2019 @ 06:03:39
Love it, Ritu, from Robbie the recluse [wink]
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Ritu
Jun 15, 2019 @ 07:29:39
He he, thanks!
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Camie
Jun 15, 2019 @ 05:16:09
Love it!
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Ritu
Jun 15, 2019 @ 07:28:51
Thank you!
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Jennie
Jun 15, 2019 @ 03:17:14
Excellent, Ritu!
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Ritu
Jun 15, 2019 @ 07:28:17
😁thanks Jennie!
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Jennie
Jun 15, 2019 @ 13:09:55
You’re welcome! 😀
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Norah
Jun 15, 2019 @ 02:24:02
I agree with your choice of the second saying, Ritu, that many hands make light work. The way you have expressed it in this poem is lovely. I think these two lines are particularly powerful:
Do not always try to stake your claim
Yet shy away from taking blame
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Ritu
Jun 15, 2019 @ 07:26:33
Too many folk like that out there, Norah…
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Norah
Jun 15, 2019 @ 11:15:31
There are, Ritu. We should all take responsibility for our actions and words.
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Ritu
Jun 15, 2019 @ 23:40:23
We should, but for some, it’s easier said than done…!
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floridaborne
Jun 15, 2019 @ 02:11:17
Hands spoil the salad, too — according to which year you’re talking about. 🙂
Go, team, go…make that broth.
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Ritu
Jun 15, 2019 @ 07:25:58
Yes!!!
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Annette Rochelle Aben
Jun 14, 2019 @ 23:01:25
Many high fives here! Gotta hand it to you. ❤
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Ritu
Jun 14, 2019 @ 23:17:26
Thanks, sis!!! It’s not easy, writing a poem within a specific word count!
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Carol Anne
Jun 14, 2019 @ 22:49:45
Awesome! Loved it! ❤
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Ritu
Jun 14, 2019 @ 22:57:43
Thank you 🥰
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