[Hate counting letters and spaces? Try Design 215's character counter, which will count for you as you type. Microsoft Word will count for you too, of course, as part of its word count feature under the 'Review' tab.] Here's this week's picture, and my story to go with it.
Roger was dead. For Gem, nothing was left. She stared starward, wishing. The stars were generous: five wishes. Each wish: to see him again. (140 characters)
(Off on my travels again--c.f. previous post--so may miss a couple of MMs, depending on computer availability. Hope you all have a good week, and thanks as always for your comments. I appreciate you all.)
Beautiful, Michael!! And I think you're right about how most of us will interpret today's pic. It's interesting because some weeks all of the interpretations are sooooo different. Have a great week!
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Michael;
ReplyDeleteI believe that she will see him again.
Another heart tug. Really good. Thank you for this.
Oh, now I really want to know how it ends! Good one, Michael, very touching.
ReplyDeleteOh, I loved this one, too! Every word was just beautifully poetic. Everyone I've read so far has done such a great job. This is definitely one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteThats a nice fairy story poignant take on the picture. Thanks for dropping by. What, you don't read theoretical quantum particle physics? As far as I understand, the problem is that if the universe was a can of baked beans then picking it up ( the can,not the universe) suggests that only one bean in the can. But when you open it, its full, So a Higgs bosin is the way of trying to explain this difference. Simple really. But that's why you need my metaphor machine microfiction. Oh, if you want a proper explanation one is here.
ReplyDeleteThat's really moving. But ever since I first read The Monkey's Paw I've been deeply disturbed by wishes about bringing people back from the dead. So it's a bit creepy too.
ReplyDeleteGood story.
This was so poignant and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favorite entry this week.
ReplyDeletePoor Gem. But she get five wishes, just like a fairytale. Beautifully written, I really enjoyed your MM.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week x
Excellent take...
ReplyDeleteLoved the story...G
Love everlasting...nice
ReplyDeleteand my word verification is 'rests' -- see a connection?
How many stars do you think she'll wish upon before she realizes they keep sending her more hoping she'll make a different wish. A wish for someone new, perhaps?
ReplyDeletePass the Kleenex, please? (I hope at least one of the 5 wishes comes true.)
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As a woman who recently lost her husband/soulmate to cancer, I would love to know that Gem's wish was granted.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images--thanks for sharing.
Very Nice Michael, I am sure she will see him again.
ReplyDeleteI'd probably use my wishes for the same thing! [Substituting Hubby's name of course].
ReplyDeleteGrief is a terrible and powerful thing, but this was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good journey there and back again! I'll look forward to your stories when you're back.