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Microfiction challenge

100-word microfiction (Original)

At the top of the hill stood a mighty oak tree; its leaves blowing gently in the wind on a bright sunny day. The oak, both flowers and seeds when other oaks are desired in fall before resting through the winter. The seeds (acorns) are tough with a soft inside - holding onto great potential, strength, and agility. Acorns fall from the oak and roll down the hill. No longer in the comforting environment; finding themselves an uncertain world. Nature supports the acorns with elements, wind, water, fire, earth. Animals play and help move them to a place to grow - thrive.

30-word microfiction

The mighty oak both flowers and seeds when other oaks are desired. The seeds (acorns) are tough with a soft inside - holding onto great potential, strength, and agility to thrive.

15-word microfiction

Acorns are tough seeds with a soft inside - great potential, strength, and agility to thrive.

6-word microfiction

Acorns symbolize potential, strength, and agility.

As I cut out more words, I notice I quickly lose the story, however I began distilling the words down to the central meaning or a main point / theme of the original 100-word microfiction.

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