PHOTO PROMPT- Copyright – Jan Wayne Fields
Firstly, apologies to everyone for not commenting in a timely manner last week. Life has suddenly become busy; some great, some awful. I will endeavour to be more efficient this week.
Here’s this week’s offering:
The little boat chugged home across the water. Today was good. The hold full of flapping sardines sparkling back at the stars; the moonlight encrusting the crests of the waves with jewels and spangles.
Juan’s family had fished for the city since it was no more than a church, a store and a bar.
In the twinkling firmament, his forebears looked down, safeguarding a bountiful catch.
He smiled contentedly at the apartment blocks awaking, their lights augmenting life’s sparkle and shining brightest, he fancied he saw in a high window, the prettiest jewels, his wife and their new born daughter.
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
One of those ‘feel good’ moments perfectly captured. Well done.
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Thanks Sandra
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I really liked the sardines sparkling back at the stars
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Thanks Neil, I was trying to experiment with all the sparkling elements, the fish, stars, sea and the man’s baby, somehow trying to link them all in a significant way. Thanks for reading and commenting
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Lovely story and great descriptions. It sounds like Juan has a great life!
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Yeah, I was trying to express that perfect moment/life where everything’s sparkling.Thanks for reading and commenting
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Oh how lovely! I was waiting for you to put something horrible!
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Thanks, glad you liked it. I’ve had enough with horrible lately, thought everything should shine in this one
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I wish live could feel this satisfying and peaceful all the time.
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I think we all do. Second prize is to be able to write about such moments
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That should be life not live.
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So lovely. I really like ‘the prettiest jewels’.
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Thanks Claire. Glad you like it. I was struck by everything twinkling and thought it had to be a happy tale.
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I love the description in this. In particular ‘the moonlight encrusting the crests of the waves with jewels and spangles.’ It depicts a magical scene and a sense of well-being. Beautifully written. 🙂
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Thanks Clare, I think that’s my favourite bit too. I like the word ‘spangles’
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This is lovely. Here’s a man who is happy with his life and we glimpse a moment of it. As long as these moments exist, there’s hope. Great story.
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Thanks. I agree with every word of your comment and think that should be our philosophy, there are such moments and there is hope.
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This is a story that make me feel good… I’m so happy for him, rewarded for his toil in the best of ways.
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Thanks as always Bjorn. I always value your comments.
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Dear Michael,
I really loved the descriptions. Lovely piece that left me smiling.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle, pleased it left you that way.
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I was back in Portugal eating sardines, lovely.
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Thanks Mike. Portugal is definitely the place for sardines
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Oh, if only life could be so simple and straight-forward. You’ve captured a sparkling moment brilliantly.
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Thanks and yes, if only
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Oh what spooky fun!
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ooops..wrong tab…what I meant to say was…
Oh well, that was just lovely.
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Thanks
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Lovely story with a great description and a joyous ending. Good writing, Mick. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne. Pleased it worked for you
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Oh, so full of hope and forward momentum. Nice write!
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Thanks Amy, glad you liked it. Sorry for not replying before, seems your comment slipped past the radar.
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No problem! Thanks, Mick.
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Thank you. Glad you liked it
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