It’s time again, for Kat Myrman’s wonderful challenge, to write a story, inspired by her picture prompt, in 280 characters or fewer.
Here is this week’s prompt and my contribution.
Check out all the fabulously creative entries here and, if you’ve never had a go, why not try a story of your own? You may surprise yourself!
Photo by Marc Schäfer at Unsplash.com
A sad room, full of empty bottles, was the only thing left by the father I’d not seen for the past 25 years.
The police had contacted me after finding an old newspaper cutting that identified me.
After settling his debts, I left the room, the memories, and the empty words, behind.
(279 characters)
Such a sad story. You wrote it so well Peter. I felt the sadness.
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Thank you Kat. There is far more unsaid, than said, in this tale!
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I could tell…and it will remain unsaid…
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Excellent..that’s a sad one though..and probably close to some folks truths about their personal relationships with family.
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Thankfully not mine, but certainly one I’ve seen!
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Good to hear! Yes, I’ve seen similar too. Very thought-provoking.
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First of all….I enjoyed a glimpse into those peepers in your header photo.
Second….this seemed quite the appropriate, if sad, story for this prompt. Well done Peter.
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Was it me, a horse, or a cow?
Thank you Colleen.
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If you’re asking who’s peepers I was referencing, they were yours! 🙂
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Beautifully penned yet so sad! I absolutely felt the sadness Peter. Thank you for sharing!💞
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Oh Peter, this is absolutely wonderful! So incredibly poignant – beautifully penned my friend :O) xx
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Thank you Lisa.😊
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Sad and poignant, beautifully written.
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Thank you Sir!
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Peter, that grabbed me, reminding me of all the things I left unsaid.
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Such a vivid picture in such a short space of words. Well done!
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Thank you Tara.
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Wow. I almost cried.
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Thank you!
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