Friday, May 3, 2013

Undaunted

She laughed in the face of adversity, handling the onslaught with gusto and assurance. The jabs and barbs were easily repelled and she handily dispatched the adversary. A Divorce Lawyer Superhero was born.

 

I wrote this for the Week 66 Trifextra Writing Challenge where we are to write a 33 word composition about the origin of a superhero. 

 

Your comments are appreciated. 

31 comments:

  1. them kinds a superheroes can be real ****** - does that make me a villain? -

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    1. You would only be the Villian if you are the lawyer on the other side. It's a cut throat game. Thanks Steven.

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  2. haha I'm not sure about lawyer and superhero in the same sentence but ...

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    1. Well, I'm just saying you want (need) a good one on your side. I naively thought my ex and I would go through an amicable divorce but that was not in the cards. Thanks for your comments Sam. I really like your stuff.

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  3. Well, maybe she is an anti-hero, like Wolverine. This is hilarious!

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    1. Thanks so much Tina. Truth is, everybody is the villain in a divorce. But even I can laugh about it now. :)

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  4. I'm been througha divorce so this is painfully funny and I think I may have to cheer for her villains, lol. good job

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    1. Yeah, this is written from experience. You want the superhero on your side. But, speaking as a real estate development lawyer, Im qualified to say that the whole "divorce game" is bullshit.

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  5. hahahaha since I am going through a divorce...my attorney is my hero. :) lol

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    1. I can totally relate. See my response to Lance above. Thanks for your comments.

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    2. Anja, I forgot to say thanks for stopping by and I am sorry you're going through a divorce.

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  6. Well, now when I think of superhero I don't normally think of divorce lawyers which is why I got a kick out of this one, Lumdog! HA!
    I can't imagine being a divorce lawyer for a living though, I would have a daily migraine headache! :D

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  7. It all depends on whether you need rescuing or not. :) While I could not handle the emotional BS, most divorce lawyers I know are quite happy. The make a LOT of money and they pretty much let the big stuff roll of their backs. Thanks for stopping by Linda.

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  8. So true, its an incredible talent to argue any matter into a point of view. Even better to have someone warn you about what to expect.

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  9. A lawyer as a hero? She must be atoning for her sins. Good one!

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  10. This was a unique take on the prompt! It's good to have a hero so maybe you can walk away with more than shirt on your back :)

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    1. From experience, I can tell you it was a must. Thanks Janna.

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  11. Those are some mighty powers. I hope she uses them for good!

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    1. Only for good. I promise. ;) Thanks Draug.

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  12. I guess hero or villain depends on her fees.

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    1. The fees are always high. :/ thanks Bjorn!

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  13. Ha!ha!I love this idea Lumdog & I also like the lively suit she dons:-)

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  14. Thank you Atreyee. Glad you liked her courtroom attire! :)

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  15. Love this Lumdog! Creative use of the prompt — your opening line is fantastic!

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  16. Can't relate to the concept of divorce, luckily enough for me. I assume that bitterness, disappointment, betrayal, even Hate, are the emotions of the moment during a divorce case so, if you can find someone who can make you somewhat bulletproof during the process then, that sounds like a superhero to me.
    Very sorry that your marriage ended as it did (as well as to the other commentators who revealed the same.) Hope your future path leads you down happier trails. :)

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    1. Thanks Tom. Yeah, a divorce is a terrible thing to have to go through and it is made worse by the fact that the parties and sometimes, their lawyers throw gasoline on the fire. I was sort of making fun of these lawyers.

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  17. Ugh. They really can be heroes at times, can't they? My friends have benefitted much from having the right gal or guy on their side. Creative take. Remember to come back to vote, ok?

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