Point with an index finger, to identify a subject.
Curse obscenely, no words needed with a middle finger.
Acknowledge marital status, no problem, with a ring finger.
Engage in a childish promise with two pinky fingers.
But how could one signify a job well done, or a status of well-being, without the stout fifth member?
Author notes
My thumbs are stubby. But I love them.
A contest entry
- FINGERS OR THUMBS?! by bethan-gaze.
960 points, ended September 6, 2007, 3 entries
Gold trophy winner
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Comments
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"The stout fifth member" ... glorious words! I really like this engaging write ... let's hear it for stubby thumbs! Yay!

