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Softhearted and delicious on the inside and Thistles on the outside, that's why I called her Artichoke. She knew me well enough to throw a barb my way when called for, and she loved me enough to nourish me.
When I first met Artichoke she was thriving in the desert. I assumed I had enough to offer that she would blossom and I would be in awe of her beauty and she would find meaning in my protection and nourishment.
I had not counted however on her being so freestanding. You never see the roots of an artichoke, and she never let on that she was totally free. When however I sought to dress her in mayonnaise and mustard, she grew bored and said "let's take a walk in the desert."
We went to the desert together but soon I was lost and I do not even know whether she left me or was still wandering out there, maybe looking for asparagus.
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Critiques welcome. This was my first attempt at freewriting and it was a response to the prompt "artichoke" I wrote for 5 minutes (with a timer set). No editing and ending in time was very hard. It certainly got my juices flowing. If you are interested in freewriting you should check out @MarrianeWest and her contest at https://steemit.com/freewrite/@mariannewest/day-139-5-minute-freewrite-wednesday-prompt-artichoke.
This is quite creative for sure.
Oooh, good and unique take on the prompt. I like it!
Also, I'm here to deliver today's prompt as well Daily Prompt #140
Really good use of words, nice write up, keep it up.
Lol !! she might have gone with aspargus !! Good use of the prompt loved it :)
Wonderful and so creative! Welcomed to Freewrites!!
That was great... A really good first freewrite... Good job!! She definitely did off with the Asparagus!! :o)
Maybe looking for asparagus... priceless hahaha. Welcome and great first freewrite! :-D
What a great take on the prompt!! Loved it. Welcome to the freewriters!! sorry that I am so late - crazy days these days. Looking forward to reading more from you.
Cliff hanger ending :)