tune it out
and still the chatter
just for today
Author’s Photo
Thanks to Sammi for her 10 word challenge using the word “tune.”
Trying to take my own advice today! 🙂
Tag: creative writing
after now
The view looked like some kind of soulless painting. Beautiful but no signs of life. She used to know the names for artistic stuff like that. Photorealistic, maybe? Hell. It was all apocalyptic now. Unexpectedly, tears blurred her vision. She thought her grief had run its course but seeing those empty chairs. So expectant. So normal. Just waiting for someone with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.
Closing her eyes, she shut down those thoughts. She was rooftop for recon. Not useless nostalgia. Before was done. It’s after now.
PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot
Thanks for the inspiration. Visit Rochelle’s Friday Fictioner for details about joining in the fun. Plus while you’re there, you can read lots of wonderful stories.
dressing for success
Seeking continuity during this crisis, Sue was determined to continue to “dress for success.” This madness lasted only until she discovered the true joy of not wearing a bra. Now, success has a new meaning.
Thanks to Sammi’s Scribbles for the challenge to write about “continuity” in 35 words.
Day Three
“That’s effing awesome!”
“Language.”
“But ma. The diner car is up in the air.”
Resisting the temptation to go easy, she suppressed a smile. “Don’t ‘but ma’ me young man. I’m tired and you know your dad doesn’t have any patience for your stories. Get your book. It’s math time.”
“But ma!”
“No buts! Get your math book.” My Lord, it was only day three. How were they ever going to do this for months! And where was Don.? He went out for T.P. hours ago.
“I’m home! And you’re never gonna believe what someone did to the diner car!”
PHOTO PROMPT © J Hardy Carroll
This 100 word story was inspired by the fun photo provided by Rochelle’s Friday Fictioners challenge. Visit her site for details!
day dreaming
reverie broken
memories wet on my cheek
a dream in a tear
Thanks to Putting My Feet in the Dirt and to Fandango for two great ideas that worked perfectly together.
Check out their sites for great writing and the rules of the game.
Tina Stewart Brakebill 