Thanks so much to Sue Vincent for taking up the January prompt and for her wonderful response. Enjoy!
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Long ago, when the world was young, a fire had burned in him, red as hearts’ blood and he had called it love. She had risen beside him, igniting the life within, and their lives had mingled. Deep within his heart, passion flamed and overflowed and from its bright beginnings a land had been brought to birth. A land in which she had been loved and cared for by her children, while he watched over them all in joy and the green earth flourished.
Had he tended them too well? Nurturing their curiosity, encouraging them to explore the nature of a life they believed was their own? Their children had learned new ways and turned away from the old.
Forsaken, they had grown old together. The story of their love was told only as a fairy tale, no more than make-believe. And though their love endured…
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This one is wonderful! (They are all wonderful 😀 ) So sad, but so much emotion in such a short passage. Well done, Sue!
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I was so happy that Sue took the time to participate, Julie. Her writing is always sublime. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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You’ve been getting some wonderful responses to this new series!
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A ton! And I was nervous about getting any at the beginning. Ha ha. If you ever feel inspired….
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Thanks for sharing, Sue’s story. I enjoyed it. Great prompt.
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Thank you, Vashti. I think everything she writes is lovely and I was thrilled that she joined in. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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How did you get anyone to do the image? it’s amazing!! Did you have to pay? I love the story too pretty nice. man! I am not sure if I can afford to pay… any tips?
-Devon
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The image is from Pixabay.com, and their images are all free to use. The fantasy/sci-fi selection is amazing. Head over and indulge. I’m glad you enjoyed Geoff’s story, Devon. Whenever you feel like picking up the pen, you can join in on one of the monthly prompts. 🙂 Happy Writing.
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Your story is beautiful, Sue. The ending about feeling her stir… Wow. Loved that. Thanks for sharing, Diana.
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Thanks for the visit, Mary. I love that part too. Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
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Sue did a lovely job showing the light of love in this piece. I really enjoyed it ❤
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Thanks so much for the visit and comment, Jacquie. Sue is a lovely writer, indeed. 😀
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I like how Sue’s short story touches on veiled emotions…love is indeed an inexplicable emotion albeit many have tried to define it. Having survived centuries of turmoil, it is only getting better! 🙂
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She has a lovely way of doing that, doesn’t she. I was tickled that she joined in, Balroop. Happy Weekend!
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Such poignancy.
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Thank you so much for visiting. Sue often writes with beautiful and reflective emotion as she did here. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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It truly was mesmerizing. And my pleasure.
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A beautiful story. xxx
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Sue is a wonderful writer, Adele. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
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I agree, her tanka’s are beautiful too. Thank you, Diana, you have a great one too. xxx
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this is so beautiful, a fine response to this challenge!
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Sue does some magic with words, Holly. Thanks so much for stopping by to read. ❤
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Thanks, for sharing, Diana…and thank you for the wonderful image to work from:)
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I’m so delighted and honored that you took the time, Sue. Your writing is beautiful and moving, as always. ❤
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Thank you. I wouldn’t have missed this one ❤
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