The last strains of sunlight
lingered in the corners,
grasping every available point
of refraction.
She slid her fingertips
along the glass
wondering
if this was all there ever was.
Or could be.
Paul approached her,
began to caress her shoulders
the way he did
before they married.
"Awfully quiet, Regina?"
Question
more than statement.
lingered in the corners,
grasping every available point
of refraction.
She slid her fingertips
along the glass
wondering
if this was all there ever was.
Or could be.
Paul approached her,
began to caress her shoulders
the way he did
before they married.
"Awfully quiet, Regina?"
Question
more than statement.
"I still miss him," wept Regina,
"Max was a good fish."
MOV
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trifecta writing challenge: finish the story
HAHAHAHHAA SNORT HAHAHAHA!!! Killed it hahahaha!!! i mean loved it!!!
ReplyDeleteI have inherited a Beta fish since may daughter left for school and she keeps asking if Henrietta is Still alive. I fear someday the toilet and having to answering that question! Very fun, MOV!
ReplyDeleteFirst allow me to express my most sincere condolences for the beloved family goldfish, then move on to congratulate you at saving the holy grail of absurdity. Thank you :D
ReplyDeleteI'd like to ditto Weissdorn's most excellent commentary on your most excellent piece of a fish story that I almost ever read or heard. Ha. Great job!!!!!!! Randy
ReplyDeleteExcellent little fish story. Ah, poor Max. Tee hee, that drawing is so much fun.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read about the fish that got away! So long Max. Great take!
ReplyDeleteWonderful take. Everyone enjoys a good fish tale!
ReplyDeleteI was flushed with excitement reading this! :D
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about Max, but what a great way to creat something beautiful out of that loss.
ReplyDeleteCreativity always promotes healing,
Well done.
Peace and light,
Amy @BettyRants
I feel he was a kindred spirit...
ReplyDeleteOh, boy. We've had many a fish loss here. Nicely done. Sorry about Max.
ReplyDeleteOh, jeez - here I was thinking it was another sentimental, romantic piece... If I'd been drinking, my monitor would be soaked. :)
ReplyDeleteWe've lost fish, also. (Well, we didn't lose them, really...we knew exactly where they were...they just died.) It's not easy. I had no idea such a bond could be formed with a creature that we couldn't hold. I'm sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteTalk about things not being as they seem. LOL! I wasn't expecting that. Great job. Sorry about the loss of the fish though.
ReplyDeleteI love this. Definate suprise ending.
ReplyDeleteHahahahahah! :D This was awesome :D Although poor fish :(
ReplyDeleteNice writing. I like the quirkiness.
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