At first it was just an idea, a what if, that grew into a maybe.
Practicalities, probabilities, plausibilities, momentarily dampened the spark but the possibilities, oh how they churned and burned inside of her, lighting up her eyes and illuminating her smile until she was glowing with positivity.
Hope sparkled brightly and woke her from her dreams. Moonlight pooled at the foot of her bed as she stared out into the blue black night, furling and unfurling her fists.
‘Could I? Should I?’
She felt her heart pounding against her ribs and placed her hands over it.
‘Yes,’ she decided, ‘I can.’
A lighter entry this week, especially for my sister, Karen.
Written for Friday Fictioneers – A 100 word story inspired by a photo prompt. Read the other entries here.
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A wonderful take on the prompt, and quite motivational. The use of a fire as a metaphor as to what is happening inside her is great.
Thanks Francesca.
I love the crescendo Louise.
Thanks Mick.
A sweet journey here. Lovely language and wordplay making it happen.
Thanks Patrick.
A wonderful cadence of words. I like how so many of the words reflect the prompt of fire.
Lighter story or a story with a lighter. I thought you were going to torch the house. I would have expect that from you but it sounds like your girl has ignited an idea.
Yes I thought I would try something different for me. A week off murder or angst! Thanks for reading.
‘…furling and unfurling’ somehow evoked images of the smoke connecting the story to the picture. Good one.
Thanks very much.
Nice take on the prompt. Some excellent phrasing in here. Hope she really did have the courage to go for whatever it was 🙂
Thank you Paul. I think she has big success and happiness.
Oh I love your alliterative touch .. positively pleasant.. 🙂
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i could feel the fire burning slowly and rising in intensity until it settles in the afterglow of fulfilled desires. well done.
Thanks!
I much prefer what you have done here than what i have done there. Good job!
Thanks Dawn. A little lighter than my usual.
That’s how you keep us off guard 😉
so this lit a small fire within you…
Randy
It did indeed Randy, thanks.
Refreshing to read a metaphoric take on the prompt. Well done, enjoyed that.
Thanks Sandra.
I love your descriptive language in this, and a lovely positive piece for a sunny day (here anyway!).
The sun was shining here too, not today though.
Dear Louise,
if this doesn’t light a fire under those of us on the edge of a dream, I don’t know what will. I felt my own heart pounding. Well written as always.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle. I think I’m trying to inspire myself to get back to my manuscript.
Dear Louise,
Penultimate prose proffered politely. Perfect.
Aloha,
Doug
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I loved it, the spark, the fire inside, unquenchable. A very unique and beautiful take on the prompt.
Much appreciated. Thank you.
Lovely story, Louise. A switch from the dark direction that many have taken this week. 🙂
Thanks Amy. It was a grim photo!
Beautifully written, Louise. I love the spark that grows into such positivity – and your alliteration is excellent.
Thanks very much Millie.
What a lovely story, very positive and encouraging.
Thanks.
Brilliant take on the prompt! I love how you use descriptive words that let us see the fire building inside her.
Thanks very much Amie.
Great story! Motivational, positivity, encouragement…I can see fire. You did it so nicely.
Thank you Norma.
Simply great.
Thanks.
I love how you turned this tragic photo into a positive metaphor!
Thanks Joseph.
The power of positive thinking, very well written.
Thanks very much.
Great methaphor for a fire in her soul. Well done, Louise. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thanks Suzanne
A refreshing change from all the death and destruction I’ve read so far!! 😀
That was the plan! Thanks.