45, 47, and It Too Shall Pass
For Paul & John's 47-word short story unofficial challenge
The forty-seventh American president wears hats that say “45-47,” as if he also were the forty-sixth. But that was Joe Biden. It should be “45, 47,” you ignoramus. Forty-seven also hopes he will be the forty-eighth and forever president. If he pulls it off, we’re all screwed.
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Lana V Lynx
Avid reader and occasional writer of satire and short fiction. For my own sanity and security, I write under a pen name. My books: Moscow Calling - 2017 and President & Psychiatrist
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Comments (5)
Hahahahahahaha ignoramus! He's definitely that!
And the not so secret inspiration for the challenge is exposed to the harsh light of day! Great work and thanks for joining the fun, Lana!
I burst out laughing as you called him an ignoramus! He must go.
I decided that The Iliad could be condensed: https://exclusiveofferhub.life/poets/of-troy%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Love how you incorporated the challenge into the political moment!💖
WOW God please help us. 🙏🏾