Words swarm me, exploding like fireworks bright and brilliant, full of meaning. Their essence heavy on my chest. Waiting for a chance to reveal themselves. Waiting to dive deep beneath the dark blue surface.
For now, they wait. Held by responsibilities. Standing in a neat row. Protected and silent. Waiting for the door to burst open, so that they can come gushing out like Niagara Falls. Tumbling over in a torrent. Caught in a whirlpool, swirling, eager, crashing against granite.
Until they pass the tide pools, into calmer water and find their way to the ocean. For now, they wait.
100 Words
Go to Rochelle Wisoff’s Addicted to Purple site and use her Wednesday photo as a prompt to write a complete 100 word story for Friday Fictioneers.
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Oh, I love this! Words really are like that.
Thank you so much! Yes, you’re right, they really are.
This was a wonderful outside of the box take! I really enjoyed this, Shelley.
Thanks Dale! I really appreciate that. Thanks for reading.
Wow, that was a beautifully written take on the photo prompt. Well done.
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Thanks so much Susan. Appreciate you reading.
What a wonderful capture of a writer’s life. Great story, almost poetic. 🙂
It really does feel like that sometimes doesn’t it? Thanks so much for reading and commenting.
A nice insight into your writing mind 🙂
That is definitely what it is Iain. Thank you for reading.
Oh, the stories I have rattling around in my brain. My characters are a rowdy bunch, glad to know yours are civilized. 😊👍 Nicely done.
Mine aren’t all that civilized, but I’m working at it. 🙂
I wonder what else is in a queue trapped in our imagination, just waiting for the opportunity to break free. Nice story.
Thank you James. That is the power of freedom. Anything is possible. Thanks for reading.
Dear Shelley,
I love how you took the line and made it about waiting for greater things just on the horizon. Wonderfully written.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle. That means a lot coming from you.
Beautifully done, Shelley! Love your unique take the prompt. The power of words should never be undermined.
Cheers,
Esha
Thank you for reading Esha. So nice to meet you.
Gladly, Shelley! Glad to meet you too! Your blog is really a beautiful place to stop by.