Revenge Is Sweet (Saturday Writing Essential)

A couple of weeks ago,  Pam Brittain  posted a prompt that involved my eating habits. I commented on it and, in her response, she gave me an idea for this week’s challenge.

Be gentle with her; she’s new enough that she doesn’t realize that even comments can become the heart of my challenge. Her  comment  had to do with revenge and I think I can probably do something with that for a challenge as long as we don’t get too serious about it.

The obvious problem comes from Romans 12:19 (King James Version) where it says:

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

I don’t want to get on the wrong side of the Lord or any of our religious members so I’m going to limit this to payback or revenge in a fun way.

Keep in mind that this is a challenge. It would be easy to recount some time you got even with someone that had hurt you. The challenge is to make whatever you write lighthearted -- not serious or hurtful.

Think of that time you got back at someone for a practical joke (s)he pulled on you and, at the end, you sat back, smiled, and said, “Revenge is sweet,” as maple syrup ran down over his/her hair.

This Week’s Challenge:

Using prose or poetry, write something (fiction, nonfiction, or essay) about getting revenge. Try not to make it serious, but aim for lighthearted fun.

Ideas:

If you can’t think of something from your past, try sci-fi. A human plays a trick of some kind on a robot and the robot gets even. How? I don’t know; it’s your story.

Try a western. A cowboy does something to his horse and the horse has the last laugh.

Think of fun things you’ve done to your pet and the pet turned the tables on you. Any story that includes poop in your bathtub is a guaranteed winner.

Watch Out For:

Don’t get all serious on me; let’s try to keep it lighthearted.

Recap:

An excellent week. The variety was wonderful and you’ll have fun reading each of the following.

A warm Day In May : Saturday Writing Essentials (may)  by William Dotani

Fire (Saturday  Writing Essential) (SunWE)  by Kerry Dexter

It's all about May-satwe  by karen vaughan

May (Saturday Writing Essential)  by Pamela Marks

May Day ~ for Saturday Writing Essential  by JOHN BECK

Saturday Writing Essentials - Friday challenge 5th May - About the Month of May  by Robert Peterson

Saturday Writing Essentials, Cinco de Mayo  by Patricia J.

THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY ~ Saturday Writing Essential  by Phillip DeNise

The Merry Month of May Celebrations. Saturday Writing Essentials, Gull durn fairy  by Pam Brittain

There is a May in Mayberry(Saturday Writing Essential--the Month of May)  by G.M. Jackson

VE Day for Saturday Writing Essentials  by Sheila Deeth

Submission from a Previous Challenge:

Saturday Writing Essentials The Leaky Caldron Continues  by Patricia J.

Weekly reminder: Don't forget to recommend an article that you like (to learn why, read Ann Marcaida's article Attract More Writers and Artists to Gather!). Also, try to place a comment on at least one article and say more than you liked the piece. Tell the author what worked and what needs work.

The Rules:

• Put this challenge statement at the beginning or end of your submission so readers will know what you’re supposed to do.

Challenge: Using prose or poetry, write something (fiction, nonfiction, or essay) about getting revenge. Try not to make it serious, but aim for lighthearted fun.

• There is a limit of three submissions from each member per day. If you’re extremely prolific, spread out your work and post only three submissions per day.
• Post to Gather Writing Essential.
• Tag your submission with SatWE.
• Include (Saturday Writing Essential) as part of your title.
• I ask that you make your submission(s) by next Friday afternoon.

Good Writing!