Flash! Friday Challenge, February 6, 2015
Every Friday we're challenged to craft a short story. These days the story is limited to 200 words (with a 10-word leeway) and is crafted around a photo prompt. A special element is required, and it varies weekly. This week's requirement is the theme of a FLEETING MOMENT.
Here's this week's picture--and my story:
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| Rain (Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica). CC2.0 photo by NannyDaddy. |
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Timeless
Truths
(201 words)
“Frank! I’m
in the garden. You must see this. HURRY!”
A kaleidoscope
of dancing butterflies. Dandelion fluffs floating on the breeze.
Ephemeral.
“Frank, grab
the kids and get out here! It’s AMAZING!”
The warm whispering
of a rosy dawn. The jubilant cheering of a carroty sunset.
Fleeting.
“Frank!
Quick, out on the porch! Come see!”
Eagles
soaring below burnished billowy clouds. Mountaintops peeking through mist.
Momentary.
“Frank! Look
out the back door. Rainbow!”
A ribbon of
color touching heaven and earth. Fog creeping across the valley.
Cursory.
“Frank! Ooooooh!
Help me move my wheelchair closer to the window.”
A languid full
moon hovering over the horizon, the spinning Earth sending it into shadow.
Brief.
“Frank! I
love a good thunderstorm. Describe it to me.”
Blazes of brilliant
energy illuminating the darkness. A whirling wind shaking the steadfast oak.
Beautiful.
“……….”
Cold silence
ringing across a wet and lonely landscape. Memories surviving under the umbrella
of a shared life.
Gone too
soon.
“Mary, I
miss you.”
Her joyful eyes
reflecting in azure skies. Her laughter echoing in morning birdsong.
Enduring.
“Mary, I see
you.”
Her spirit swirling
with leaf fall of ruby and sunshine. Her love lingering on.
Alone, but
together.
Forever.
** Thanks for stopping by. Try your hand at flash fiction--it can be addicting! **
