Hello everyone and a warm welcome to Part 2) of the entries for my weekly: “Fiction in A Flash Challenge 2021. Week #33.
Today I’m featuring a contribution By D L Finn.
Last week I set the following Challenge:
Hello everyone and welcome to my new “Fiction in A Flash Challenge!” Each week I’ll be featuring an image and inviting you to write a Flash Fiction or Non-Fiction piece inspired by that image in any format and genre of your choosing. Maximum word count: 750 words.
Here is the image prompt and D.L.Finns contribution.
This is a Haibun Poem, which a prose paragraph finished off by a Haiku/Senyru.
A DAY BY THE SEA
I sat on my pink beach towel lathered in sunscreen, perched atop the warm black sand. The waves crashed against the rocks, making entry into the inviting sea difficult, yet people still swam and snorkeled. The day was uneventful as I sipped water and nibbled on sandy snacks while reading the latest romance novel. As the sky turned orange and the sun disappeared into the horizon, I shivered and tugged on my yellow floral dress. Then, I stood where the water met land, taking in the tropical splendor that reminded me of my innocent childhood days. I allowed the waves to wash over my feet as it tried to pull the sand from under them. The few people who were left at the beach were focused on the golden orb’s departure. Now was the promised time for departure. I scanned the incoming water, hoping nothing would prevent its arrival again. A scarlet glow caught my eye. I smiled deeply as tears of joy filled my eyes. Finally, it was here!
The red orb found me
Transporting me to the ship
I was going home.
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D.L.Finn can be reached here …
Thanks so much for stopping by! I look forward to reading your comments.
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Denise, fabulous. You get better with each write.
xo
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Thank you, Eden:) I really love using this format. xo
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I love the twist at the end of this one!
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Yay! Thanks, Jacquie 🙂
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Super, Denise.
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Thank you, John 🙂
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Such a beautiful sweet twist to this story! Great job from Denise!
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Thanks, Jan, I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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Beautiful, Denise. I love the surprise ending. 🌞
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Thank you, Gwen. It one surprised me 🙂
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Thank goodness the orb was a friendly one. Lol! I enjoyed your take on this picture, Denise. 🙂
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Thanks, Yvette 🙂 Yes very lucky indeed…lol.
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That is amazing Denise and great format…safe trip home..thanks for sharing Soooz and hope to participate in the challenge soon.. x
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Thank you, Sally:) I’m really enjoying playing with different formats, but the Haibun is a favorite. Xo
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It is a lovely combination and great to play around with..hugsx
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Music to my ears! Looking forward to seeing you join in, Sally. 😊
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Thanks Sooz..hugsx
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Thanks for stopping by. my friend. Denise did another marvelous job with this one. It would be great to see you join in the fun. 🤗
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I love what you did with this, Denise. And the prose with poem works so when. I did not see that twist coming. Great job! 🙂
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Well, not when, lols!
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Thanks, Harmony 🙂 It surprised me too!
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I knew what you meant lol 😉
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Beautiful! Your talent for writing shows through so clearly. I loved it.
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Thank you, Karen, I appreciate that. Xo
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