No need for proper plates and cutlery as she shovels handfuls of food into her cavernous mouth. Stray bits of corn chips, salsa, and shreds of cheese, leave a trail of crumbs from table to chair.
Tiny orts are scattered across an ample chest, forming tottering pyramids on her lunch shelf. A rumbling belch creates an earthquake that shakes the cheddar and maize temples to the ground.
Flicking any remaining dregs from her clothing, she waddles into the kitchen, stowing her stash in the pantry. She crosses to the sink, only then remembering there are no dirty dishes to do.
The 100 Word Challenge, a writing prompt created by Velvet Verbosity, takes a single theme to tell a story in only 100 words ~ no more, no less. This week’s theme is ‘Doing the dishes.’
Trifecta, a weekly one-word prompt, challenges writers to use that word in its third definition form, using no less than 33 words or no more than 333. The week’s prompt is: Ample [adj. \ˈam-pəl\] 3: buxom, portly
Thanks for the new word ( orts) and a very descriptive “pig-out”!
So I thought I commented, but I guess that was just the twitter exchange. ;) So yeah, lost my appetite it was so good.
oh yay! I can imagine Ursula devouring her food like there is no tomorrow. You painted the picture so well.
Congratulations for the first place finish. :-)
oh, my . . . never know quite what to expect of you . . . which is what makes it SO good. Um, my tummy just growled. :)
So there is a upside to gluttony! I knew it! Congratulations on your win!
Terrific description, Tara. Though I’m swearing off chips for awhile.
As previous comments say, disgustingly wonderful.
Who says every visual has to be pleasant and appealing?
Your words: “Tiny orts are scattered across an ample chest…” convey a vivid and discomforting image. The whole piece is very well done, I was just hoping as I read that something would happen which would redeem this woman, but this was not to be.
Loved how you did not repeat “corn” and chose “maize,” and I have to crack up, because this is how my sister eats. Honest to Pete, she’s an omnivore who would eat the paper plate if you didn’t stop her!!!! Not all poems have to be “kind.” We are writing what we imagine as well as what we see! Very nicely done. Peace, Amy
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She is so gross… and yet now I want nachos.
hahahahahaha
“maize temples” works so much better than “corn temples”. A sad snapshot. Well done.
I love this. But you already know that, since I was all over Twitter talking about Doritos and stuff. Carrie has a good point–you have a really great range. One of my favorite pieces of yours described, I think, a boardwalk or pier or something? It was very, very Florida and descriptive and beautiful. This is so. . .not. And just as good. Thanks for linking up.
I love this – I really enjoy the idea of the “lunch shelf”. That’s hilarious.
Well done you.
Ort. I learned a new word. Just lost my appetite. Nasty eaters can always trigger my gag reflex. Good description.
There is a girl I work with that must have been your muse for this story! Great job!
Good piece Tara. Unfortunately I think we ALL know some people like this…..geesh, I hope I’m not one. ~Joy
Hmmmm…..
This was awesome! Reminds me of many people I’ve seen eating :(
Yeah, yum but eew. :)
This is so Gilbert Grape. I love it. And it disgusts me. And I love it again.
Tiny orts vs ample chest = perfect desciption.
this was is so well writte,
I’m going to eat in front of a mirror and go on a diet! Quite a verbal picture you painted.
What a disgustingly wonderful picture you’ve painted here. The detail is as excellent as it is gross. Great job.
This is very descriptive. An added benefit is that I’ve lost my appetite. Thanks, I needed that :)
Oh no! And all for no reason, since, if there are no dirty dishes to do, she could have just made one!! Hoover imagery is very good here. The human trash can.
Now I want nachos. :) Good visual you have created.
What’s an ‘ort’? :-)
An ort is a small particle of food, like a crumb or scrap.
Ort is one of my favorite words ever. When our dog snuffles along the kitchen floor after a meal, we say he is ‘orting’.
I learn something new every day :-)
This is fabulous. Love it.
uhm, eww…that is not a nice picture you painted :p And you usually have such pretty pictures LOL