Radiance

Natella2020
Author: Natella2020
Word Count: 110
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Radiance

A special thanks to Missy and Jules (aka peepsmile) for letting me you their inspiring, radiant picture. This is for the February challenge.

Shades of Light

Radiance belongs to the following groups:

Flash Fiction

Kicking at a mound of sand, I drearily awaited the torrents of rain that would soon flood the beach.

So much for inspiration, I thought to myself.

The menacing dark clouds masking the sun were already driving people away by the dozen. Only one plain, invisible writer remained.

Hmmm. I really need a metaphor for myself

I glimpsed a transparent, misshapen, uncolored rock on the ground, forlorn and half-buried. I picked it up, dusting the sand away.

Perfect.

I watched the beam from the lighthouse across the harbor circle its way to where I stood.. A swatch of light brushed across my hand.

Split-second contact…..Instant rainbow.

  • Peter Davidson

    Peter Davidson

    Inspirational! I liked this, made me smile.

  • Natella2020 replied

    Thank you so much Peter. I’m glad that it did.

  • nancyames

    nancyames

    What a lovely moment.and a real metaphor for your self.

  • Natella2020 replied

    That’s such a nice thing to say! Thank you so much.

  • olawunmi

    olawunmi

    Wow! What a creative piece… love it! Welldone indeed.

  • Natella2020 replied

    JAK, Sumayyah. I’m glad you like it. The creativity sprung from the picture, hope you saw it.

  • Lehane

    Lehane

    An inspirational moment indeed. Personally I would think about dropping the adjective “drearily” at the beginning, I think it sticks in the flow a little.

  • Natella2020 replied

    Thanks for reading and for your thought. I think that deleting the word would negatively affect the flow and the mood. Do you have any suggestions for a replacement?

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    Wonderfully well written, God sending a message to the self doubter.

  • Natella2020 replied

    Thank you so much for reading, Hilary!

  • jules / Missy frost

    jules / Missy ...

    So beautifully written,thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your vision :O)

  • Natella2020 replied

    You’re very welcome. Thank you both as well.

  • jules / Missy frost

    jules / Missy ...

    You’re very welcome :O)

  • kseriphyn

    kseriphyn

    Beautiful imagery.

  • Natella2020 replied

    Thank you so very much.

  • Anne van Alkemade

    Anne van Alkemade

    Well done Natella. This exercise has really worked for you big time. Liked the story on first read. Viewed the image and love the story on the second read. Really really there!!

  • Anne van Alkemade

    Anne van Alkemade

    Meant to mention I loved “Really need a metaphor for myself”. It’s so self conscious. LOL.

  • Natella2020 replied

    Thanks, Anne. I’m honored.

  • Chanel2

    Chanel2

    Great story Natella, you worked it in so well with the picture :)

  • Natella2020 replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Peter Davidson

    Peter Davidson

    well done on winning!

  • Natella2020 replied

    Thank you so much.

  • Forest Friends  Photography

    Forest Friends...

    Hi Natella Congratulations on winning the competition with your work! Tina

  • Natella2020 replied

    Thanks Tina.

  • fleece

    fleece

    nice

  • Natella2020 replied

    Thank you.

  • Chanel2

    Chanel2

    Congratulations on winning Natella. A lovely story and well deserved :)

  • Natella2020 replied

    Thank you so much!

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