Tantalyzing Tuesday has me scratching my head to find a photo of my choice that will inspire me to write a 200 word short that tantalyzes and tempts. Finally, I did, so I hope you read, enjoy, and comment on my piece before you saunter off. There is a bevy beautiful of bountiful participating authors that hope to tease and taunt along with me, so show them some love, too, and visit their blogs, read, and comment. You can find them at the link above or below. I also have them listed one by beautiful one, like sparkling jewels on a piece of velveteen on display to tempt you.
Have you ever felt alone and lonely? I have. But happiness, like beauty and joy, is a light that burns brightly from within. I wish I had learned that sooner in my life.
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Have you ever felt alone and lonely? I have. But happiness, like beauty and joy, is a light that burns brightly from within. I wish I had learned that sooner in my life.
Enjoy ~ ☼ღஜ ﾚo√乇 ¸.☆¨¯`*.✿.*˜"*°
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| Hidden in Plain Sight |
She wanted to feel
something, someone; but she didn’t. She wasn’t sure that she ever would or even
could. She brought strangers to her home, fucked them then told them to
leave. She skirted danger, took long midnight walks on the slick, wet streets. She
walked the roof tops along the building edges and never tripped, never stumbled,
never flew.
She tempted fate but her mistress was illusive and unyielding. She stood amidst hundreds of people in
bars draped in darkness shoulder-to-shoulder with merrymakers and was
invisible. She knew that all too well she wasn’t, but the knowing never stopped
the feeling.
Drained of all empathy, she
was dead inside for anyone and everyone, including herself. She wanted answers,
but her isolation mounted silently, squeezing the life out of her heart and
soul. She felt adrift in a sea of faceless strangers. She sought her way out,
but instead, swallowed herself whole.
Alone in the park, a
curious little man approached her, only her, and he smiled. He reached for her lifeless
hand and spoke quietly.
“My dear, you must first
see yourself as you would have others see you. Turn the mirror around, learn to love yourself;
others will follow.”
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A fantastic picture and there's such truth in this flash, Muffy. Loved it :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Doris. I so appreciate your critique. That you enjoyed my work is a real bonus for me! Xo
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful and containing a lot of truth. Love it
ReplyDeleteNaomi, you are always so kind and generous. Thank you so much, my dear sister. Xo
DeleteOh Muffy, Muffy Muffy. The picture was enough to pull me in, but your writing kept me going. Really felt her sorrow and loneliness. The ending, was just so true. Great tease.
ReplyDeleteGood morning sweetie. Your reviews are so complimentary and generous. I love when you visit!! xo
DeleteWhat a great picture! and teaser! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you so much, Angelica. I appreciate the praise. xo
Deleteoh so true. Fab flash
ReplyDeleteThank you, Raven. Seems this one hit a nerve for all of us.I so appreciate your visit. xo
DeleteMan, very nice. I can't even argue this snippet.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ray. I wouldn't want the birthday-boy to argue. Thank you for the visit and comment. I so appreciate it. xo
DeleteThe depth of this piece really drew me in. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jorja. I appreciate the compliment and the visit. So generous of you, thanks. xo
DeleteAn excellent reminder for many people. For without loving oneself, how can others love you? The image of her mistress is wonderfully created and woven through our your compacted 200 words. I love this example of your image as described. " her mistress was illusive and unyielding. She stood amidst hundreds of people in bars draped in darkness shoulder-to-shoulder with merrymakers and was invisible. She knew that all too well she wasn’t..." Beautiful expose withing 200 words.
ReplyDeleteFantastic tease powerful yet with a very real messgae
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