Friday Fictioneers is a weekly Flash Fiction challenge, with photo prompt. Visit Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ blog Addicted To Purple, to read the stories in the collection, or to join in the fun.
This story is dedicated to L and A, who I love– and who are poised on a fabulous leaping off point. As always I welcome honest feedback; please leave a comment.
© Jan Wayne Fields
Oh Sweet Anticipation (100 words)
We stand at the window, looking out at the great unknown. Days pass into weeks, and weeks in to months, as we find new meaning and realize new dreams– our world expanded beyond this moment, by you– our mystery love.
I look into your eyes and see the years ahead– a magical adventure, begun from this leaping off point, but open to endless possibilities.
You kiss me, caress my belly, and I know that we will be a family, that whatever is outside this window will bloom and expand, and our lives will be filled with adventures and moments sweet beyond words.
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Love it, Dawn. I love these writing snapshots. This one has such a sense of aaaaahhhh. A sigh of contentment and peace.
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This story comes from that very place, Cathy. Thanks so much for your kind words. xo
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Love the optimism in this one. 🙂
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Thanks Carrie… feeling a little starry eyed right now. 😉
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What a beautiful story to dedicate to L and A. Very nice! 🙂
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Thanks Priceless Joy. Hopefully they feel the same way. 🙂
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I would think they will. 🙂
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You have captured perfectly the optimism of the very young.
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Thank goodness we’re optimistic in our youth; God knows we’re tired later. 😉 Thank you so much for stopping by Tales From the Motherland; I appreciate your time and feedback.
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I’ve had to have a break from FF but hope to be back soon myself.
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Great! This is certainly my favorite weekly stop. I’ll look forward to your stories. 🙂
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🙂
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Its nice to let you know that I am following your amazing blog, where I can see your ‘art of words’.
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Thanks for taking the time to check out Tales From the Motherland.
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the thing that a new born can do. simply priceless.
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Oh, that is so true, Plaridel! Thanks for stopping by.
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A postcard of ooh la la interrupted and expanded. Nice.
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Thanks so much Susan!
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A nice dedication, captures the moment of new beginnings.
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Thanks Sandra. I appreciate you taking the time. 🙂
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Aww, lovely.
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Thanks!
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A lovely dedication and story of the anticipation of new life and new beginnings.
janet
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Thanks Janet. It’s an exciting time for these wonderful young people… I appreciate your feedback.
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Nice image of love and optimism.
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Thanks Caerlynn. I really appreciate that.
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Aah! Lovely!
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Thanks! 🙂
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I like the positive take on this photo that by all rights is just… freaking depressing. Great descriptives.
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Thanks Rants. I don’t know… I saw the bright flowers out the window, the happy table setting (a party? family dinner?) and for me, watching out the window can be contemplative, sad, or positive… For me, I think the flowers took me in a happy direction; I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping by.
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Lovely story of hope and optimism. As you said, lucky we can feel that when we’re young, once you “grow up” you realize the world ain’t so rosy. Cheers! and thanks for the good feeling.
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Thank YOU, Alicia for such a lovely comment. Yes, youth is filled with optimistic enthusiasm– Thank goodness! And the start of a new life is certainly something to be happy about.
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My son recently had a baby with his girlfriend, so I was feeling just like this! (Except from the outside, of course). Does your dedication mean that you too have a new baby coming in the family? Always an exciting time.
Janet
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Janet, thanks for taking the time to read and comment, and welcome to Tales From the Motherland! We are very close to the young couple, and very excited for them.
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Lovely story, Dawn, of a coming child that is totally welcomed and loved before its birth. Well done as always. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne. I have no doubt that this child will be very loved and welcomed. I’m glad that came through. Thanks, as always, for your kind comment.
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Beautiful expression of a life together about to begin. And baby makes three. There is a wonderful positivity to this piece thst is very inspiring.
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Thanks Perry! I’m so glad that you guys all got that. 🙂 Thanks for taking the time.
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What is not to love about the optimism and promise of love? With lines like ‘I look into your eyes and see the years ahead -‘, this is clearly not simple infatuation you are talking about. Love and optimism – the world always needs more of that. Thank you for sharing a little extra light with us, your readers. – Mike
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Thanks Mike. I’m glad the optimism and positivity came through… that was my focus. D
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I like how you’ve used the image of a window – very nice. A family about to begin is a very exciting prospect – you’ve captured the excitement and wonder. Lovely.
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Thanks Margaret. It’s not hard to remember back to that time, and feel the wonder all over again.
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Nice take, Dawn! Just full of love and wonder at the world before them. Windows can bring that kind of feeling of new possibilities. I feel hopeful after your story. 🙂
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What a lovely thought, Amy– That anyone who read my story feels hopeful… we can all use more of that emotion! Thanks for your kind feedback.
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Dear Dawn,
What’s not to love about this? Lovely tribute and a sweet, well written story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle. I’m happy to have garnered nice comments, but “well written” is what I’m always hoping for. Thanks! Shavua Tov.
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So beautiful, full of hope and love. Quite original take in a week full of sad stories.
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Thanks so much! I was out of town and I’m just getting to the stories, finally… feel terrible. I really appreciate your kind feedback.
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Dear Dawn, Great story for this prompt! Good job and positive outlook on life! Nan 🙂
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Thanks Nan! I felt very optimistic in writing this story; I’m glad it came through. 🙂
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This is lovely, setting the scene of a life to come. Well done Dawn 🙂
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Thanks so much Dee. 🙂
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I love the optimism and happy thoughts conveyed here. It just makes me want to hug somebody and tell them “I Love You.”
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Please do! If any story does that, it is a success; I’m honored to have my story seen that way. Thanks Russell!
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Ah, sweet anticipation… I remember that. These days I stare out the window, nostalgically remembering when I used to sleep…
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Cgreat stuff.
KT
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Does that mean you have younguns, KT? Mine are all grown… I only loose sleep when they’re out late (1) or life is challenging and I worry about them. But those days of babes waking me are long passed. Thanks for your feedback. 🙂
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Ah yes – boy (3) and girl (1). There are no more sleep ins for me I fear 🙂
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