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Ah the weekly interpretation of a picture, one that many of my fellow writers will share. Each of us will see this different, but all will follow the simple rules. We are allowed just 100 words to craft a tale. The other 900 promised from the picture will be saved for later, allowing for a brief adventure you may enjoy. I invite you to share in the adventure with us, whether you write your own or read the rest that follow. Rochelle, thanks for the administration and the willingness to heard this rag tag bunch of wordsmiths as we mix pictures with our collections of text.
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(Genre: Inspirational)
He could smell salt in the air. Hear those wonderful sea gulls call.
Only twenty more steps, or shuffles. His hands grasped the ropes like a life line.
From nearly dead back to the beach in only 162 days.
He wondered if the sand would feel different on his deformed feet. He willed his legs to move faster, but this was now normal; one hundred yards from a handicapped spot to the beach.
The end grew nearer. He could see the ocean now; that beautiful blue promise of joy. He leaned forward to put his foot on the sand. Victory!
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This is a truthful story–anyone adjusting to a chronic illness or physical disability can relate. Small victories are the important ones, and a beautiful beach is a grand reward for a little victory. A lovely story!
Good for him and very well-depicted, Joe.
janet
I love the hopeful tone of this story, the promise of more life to come. An inspiring way to end the week
Wonderful victory, and I hope he could feel the warm sand as he hoped. Well told.
I liked your story. There was a victory for that man in the end, and some hope. Thank you for reading and commenting on my story as well. I have had my blog site for over a year but did not make it public till March, 2012 and then joined the Friday Fictioneers in April. You will find a very supportive group there. I am also a Christian who believes in a firm foundation in Jesus Christ and I have many of my non-fiction posts on my blog where I have openly declared and shared my faith with other writers and readers. It is my hope and prayer that my stories and posts and poems too will honor God in what I write and be of inspiration to others. By, the way I am a 65 yr. old mother, grandmother and wife of my first and only husband of almost 47 yrs. now, and I also know what it is like loose family members to cancer. My father died of malignant brain cancer in 1982 and like Alzheimer’s patients he lost all his memory and mental capacities too as they do and is a very difficult thing to see that when they no longer know or recognize their spouse or children as was the case with my father. My best to you and your writing.
Inspiring story and wonderfully told.. And what a victory it is.
I enjoyed this story. I am thinking he may have gotten injured on another kind of sand. ‘this was now normal’… that would be some adjustment. Nice one, Joe.
A very positive post about overcoming obstacles to take one’s place in the sun. Very nice.
some of the smallest victories can bring some of the biggest smiles. well done.
Hi Joe,
Very inspirational. Was wondering if he is a wounded warrior. However, great premise. Ron
Yeah he made it to the sand. Great story!
Very inspiring. It’s true that even places like this can turn into obstacles. I loved the description of his hands grasping the ropes like a life line. I’m glad he was victorious at the end.
Dear Joe,
Your MC has a positive outlook and determination. A story well told in a small space.
Shalom,
Rochelle
very optimistic, inspiring and a good take on the prompt..really well written
oh this story is sweet. great job making your reader believe and feel this man’s elation.
The hope in this is amazing! loved it!
Wonderful story of determination and the will to conquer adversity. And your title is perfect–especially knowing that he will continue to move the line forward.
Well done, Joe. I enjoyed this tremendously. I thought about him being a wounded soldier. I could feel his determination. What better victory than the soft sand of a beach!
Inspirational, yes indeed. We all have struggles to over come and the small steps are sometimes giant leaps for some. Beautiful.
you brought the joyful moment alive with your story…makes one want to rejoice with your character. <3
We done, Joe. I wonder what happened 162 days ago to create his new normal, but I’m glad he made it back. A positive attitude will take you a long ways.
Really enjoyed this! I can relate, too. Sometimes those few steps can feel like climbing a mountain. “beautiful blue promise of joy” is a great line.
I am not certain if this is the place to “share the adventure”, but here goes.
A Line In The Sand…BY Tad
I like what you have done here, Joe. I am not certain if this is the place to “share the adventure”, but here goes.
A Line In The Sand…BY T.W.
Warming his flesh in returning home, he could feel the heat of the mid day sun. Too much time has passed since he felt the rays; warming his soul, turning his gaze. The sands of time lay in wait, welcoming his presence by calling his name. Can you hear the call; the gulls at sea, beckoning forth, come to thee. Salted waves of blue and green; capped in white, glisten and glean. Gathering morsels of this and that, moments in history he longs to have. Holding on and steadying his feet, he turns and walks towards the sea.
Have uou created a blog here? That is actually where you will post this along with the phot prompt.
I used to have a blog of my own; once upon a time. Where would I go to create a blog so I may participate if welcomed?
Hey, I have to thank you for creating your site. It means a lot to see someone who loves GOD so much that they are willing to live out-loud for Him.
Just so we are clear, you are aware that I am the same Tad from Scribbler’s…the same one who jokingly said you make her sick? If you are uncomfortable with my presence here and feel the others will be as well, I will not pursue this any further.
HTe more the merrier Tad. i know they will be happy to see you. Type wordpress.com in your browser and follow the directions to start your new blog.
Thanks, Joe. This means a lot coming from you.
Joe,
I need some help.
With setting up?
Yes. Would you mind helping me? …please
Tell me what you need to do
I really appreciate you holding my hand; as it were, during this process. I am trying to locate the Friday Fictioneers and other prompting pages. Is there an option for setting up communications with Word Press or do I need to continue going back and forth between here and email?
Go to the Reader and enter Friday Fictioneers as a topic, It will apear in your list. Then when you select it you will see each post with that tag
Okay, I think I found the right page, but I am having difficulty locating the posting option.
Great story and image of getting over adversity – yes, there is something of a wounded warrior about it..
I posted, but it only appears on my page.
Thanks for all of your help, but I think I am going to hold off on posting anything further for the time being. If I do post, it will appear publicly only on a trial basis the rest will be explicitly private. Thanks again for helping me through this process.
Joe, you did a great job of making your reader feel what your character feels in this piece.