I’m working my way back from some very stuck days. Back to fiction and my wonderful group of Fictioneers. Admittedly, I struggled with this photo; inspiration was limited. But it seems the best way to get unstuck is to simply move forward, one step in front of the other.
If you’d like to join this wonderful group of storytellers, visit Rochelle Wisoff-Field’s blog Addicted Purple for more details. Each week she posts a photo prompt, and members write a 100-word story. This week’s photo was provided by Rochelle.
© Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
This Day and Each Day Forward
“Say it again– tell me you love me.”
Jessie gazed into Kate’s eyes and kissed her. She giggled– his day old beard tickling her cheek.
“Tell me,” she murmured.
“I love you more than I can say, sweet wife. I’ll spend the rest of our lives telling you that.”
Kate threw her hands across the downy pillows and gazed up at the intricate ceiling and chandelier.
Dappled sunlight filtered through the curtains, as they lay together– the first day of married life.
“One day I’ll be a fine gentleman, like your father, and we shall have chandeliers in every room.”
(100 words, exactly)
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If only it was that easy!
Good piece.
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Right? The ideology of youth; everything looks possible from that vantage point. Thanks for stopping by, Mick.
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Ahhhh…newlyweds. Such sweet love.
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Thanks Melanie. New love is such an ideal and sweet time indeed.
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To look at the ceiling and to feel like you have everything in front of you..hope. ( instead of so much behind you and too many questions in front of you)
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Yes, Audra. Yes… to know that moment when you’re in it; that would truly be sweet.
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Doesn’t ever happen that way though….but we can appreciate the history. And, as we age we can appreciate the present moments in a much deeper way than we could in our youth. I wouldn’t trade that for nothing.
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Very charming and romantic!
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Thanks!
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So fanciful and easy going. Was I ever like that? I don’t know, but it is a tribute to this light-hearted piece that I was nudged into posing the question. I am pleased the image took you in this direction. It is such a sweet, innocent moment that you captured. – Mike
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Thanks Mike. Not my best writing… not deep or complex, but we all need more of those moments, I suppose. 🙂
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Nice, so romantic! If it could last forever as the first time. 🙂
Lily
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It would be sweet indeed! Thanks hafong.
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Dear Dawn,
The sweet dreams of young newlyweds. Love the innocent romance here. And who knows? If they’re willing to work at it their dreams just might come true. Well done as always.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle. Such a magical time, those early days when so much lays before you… I always appreciate your kind feedback.
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How romantic, Dawn. The beginnings of a new life full of hope. Nice one!
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Thanks, Amy! II appreciate your feedback. 🙂
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One day when you have all those chandeliers you will remember the things you lost getting there.. hope they never loose such sweet love.
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Spoken like one who has lived a bit longer… 😉 I think you’re right, Björn, but oh how I love those couples how hold on to the light.
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Lovely story. Hope it’s real for some people.
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Right… I hope so too, Perry!
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Everyone should have a moment or two of such bliss in their lives. Good response to the prompt, Dawn.
All my best,
MG
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Yes! We should. Not everyone gets it, or keeps it, but oh that moment… Thanks MG.
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I hope they enjoy this moment. And I hope they remember it. Nice one, Dawn.
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Thanks Sandra. Time goes by so quickly… how lovely to hold the sweet moments.
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sweet and romantic
My husband and I always remember those early lean years as the best.
Tracey
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Thanks Tracey. It’s so wonderful that you and your husband have held onto that. Not everyone can or does and it’s really inspiring that some do!
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Dear Dawn, You are so romantic with this story and I love it! Our early – very lean years were wonderful. Awesome story as usual Dawn – you make us happy! Nan
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Thanks so much, Nan. It’s nice to make people feel good… I write so much (too much) dark stuff. It’s good to do it the other way sometimes. 😉
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Good story, Dawn. Let’s hope his ideal of becoming wealthy doesn’t harm their marriage. Well done with great description as usual. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne. I think so many people dream of what they might one day have… youth and hope, they go hand in hand.
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