Solstice

Author: Holly Ringland
Word Count: 155
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Solstice

Solstice belongs to the following groups:

Flash Fiction, Graphic Scratch, The Word Tree and WMG

It happens twice a year.

When the wind changes and carries incense of burnt earth and fire, I know she’s close.

She wears ribbons of sadness in her hair and every time I have broken her in the lines around her eyes.

Yet still.

She shines twice a year.

I wear Old Spice. She told me once it was a good memory of a good time. After that I bought seventeen bottles and lined them up; each a talisman for failed second chances.

I crave her light like a flower pushing through frozen winter earth for the first warm rays of spring. She is the lingering gold in the chalky ashes of fire.

Sometimes I watch my empty hands shake when the earthquakes come. All I see is porcelain that cannot be glued back together.

But still.

I can smell fire on the hot wind.

It happens twice a year.

Natella2020

The words you use here are really intense. Very nicely written, poetic in its flow.
Holly Ringland replied

Natella, thank you so much for you comment, I really appreciate it.
PJ Ryan

A beautiful piece of writing in true Pinta style ~

After that I bought seventeen bottles and lined them up; each a talisman for failed second chances

this is gorgeous imagery .. and 17 is one of my favourite numbers :)
Holly Ringland replied

Thank you Miss Nic, for your words that always encourage and inspire.
Miri

beautiful writing, i like ribbons of sadness in her hair, somehow so evocative
Holly Ringland

Miri, thanks for your lovely comment.
Margot Saffer

veryvery I like
Holly Ringland

Thanks for reading Margot, I’m glad you liked it ;)
Zolton

This is really lovely. I couldn’t help but think when I read this She told me once it was a good memory of a good time that perhaps she never was serious about him. Well, at least not as serious as he was. But there’s obviously a whole other story there. : )
Holly Ringland replied

You got it Z… I guess the thing with Flash Fiction pieces is that however you read into something, it’s only the tip of the whole story ;) Thanks so much for reading and for your lovely thoughtful comment, I really appreciate it.
Laurkat

I love this.
Holly Ringland replied

I’m so glad Laurkat. Thank you warmly for reading and commenting ;)
Mundy Hackett

Excellent prose
Holly Ringland replied

Thanks so much Mundy, and thank you for reading.
DiannaLee

So real! I love your writings…very poetic….:)
Holly Ringland replied

Thank you so much for reading, for caring, for commenting… your feedback is immensely encouraging DL. Thank you.
bellmusker

She is the lingering gold in the chalky ashes of fire.

Beautiful…so, so beautiful. You have a wondrous way with the images you create!
Holly Ringland replied

thank you bell… your feedback is treasured. to know that you can see what i see, through reading my work, keeps me buoyant and tapping away at the keyboard. thank you ;)
Mardra

Thanks for sharing this.
lianne

Incredible imagery Holly – I can feel emotion bubbling like lava just below the surface. Somehow all you write touches that core. Beautifully done.
Damian

Lovely Holls, so much in such a small space. Had me thinking for awhile.
Holly Ringland replied

lovely d, thank you for delving into my portfolio and finding this piece – it kept me thinking for a while too after i wrote it. as always, it’s a real treat when you read my work.