My dear friend, Ti, blogged about a writing challenge. (She's an eloquent, well-versed, uplifting writer and I love to read her blog.) The challenge itself originates from Velvet Verbosity: write 100 words, no more and no less on the word "nervous".
Here's my own contribution:
"10-60?" I ask. "Code 4" comes the response. My officer is okay.
Phones ring constantly. Radios blare 10-code all night. People scream for help, sirens blast, lights flash but no rest until it all stops. A typical night of traffic stops, burglaries, false alarms, fights, warrant arrests, civil disputes, domestic disturbances, 911 calls for help, traffic accidents, shots fired. It gets hectic. At times, seemingly never ending chaos. Is it too much to ask for peace and quiet?
Another emergency call. Officers on scene. Moments pass.
"10-60?" I ask. Silence.
"10-60?" Silence.
What I wouldn't give for noise right now.
Does 10-60 roughly translate to, "are you ok?" then? I've never thought about that.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the challenge, if you would like to be included in the round-up at the end of the week, please leave a comment at http://velvetverbosity.com/2010/01/11/100-words-on-prefer
Great piece!
Yes that's a good translation of 10-60.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of 100 words for thought puts a whole new spin on writing. Thank you for a great site!
I am so immensely proud of you! You can't say that you aren't a writer... 'cause you are.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you posted this one and joined the challenge! You rock, PJ.
I agree with Titanium. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you, PattiKen; glad you stopped by.
ReplyDeleteWell done - well written - and a subject we seldom see or think about.
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