Time for another entry in Friday Fictioneers challenge, courtesy of Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. If you want to give it a try, check the info on her blog. 100 words more or less, inspired by a photo, here we go….
Copyright – Marie Gail Stratford
Who can remember the clouds?
Or the sound of raindrops falling on the water?
I can…
Where are the mountains and rivers of my childhood, greens and blues and yellows of my dreams?
Gone…
How did it come to be this future without a misty sunrise or a golden sunset?
What happened to my silver moon?
Hidden...
Did the stars burn out?
Or does the sun shines too bright?
They are the same…
Why did we forget that we are but a speck of dust in the world of giants?
Wow, Loré! What a terrific piece of prose this is! I’d say this is one of your finest. It speaks on more than one level, which is what you want, really. The vid is beautiful and I didn’t know Scarlett Johansson could sing (I included a video in mine this week, too). She’s terrific.
Its been so hectic last few days, just got around to reply to all the comments. Thank you so much for these kind words. 🙂
I love Scarlett’s voice, such a soothing and calm quality hides in there. Glad to know this little quirk of mine is spreading around, I will be sure to check your story and the video.
Beautifully penned! This is poignant and so true. 😦
Thank you for sharing the video, too. I’m taking this to my sleep. Sweet dreams! (If it’s nighttime on your end)
Hi5! Great minds think alike! Had similar or same thoughts! You will know when you read mine!
Your title intrigued me for its the name of one of my favorite movies!
Snow's Fissures and Fractures 
‘Chariots of fire’ is a great line to go with this prompt. There’s truth in your words, sadly.
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Thank you, Sandra. When I saw the image, all I saw was heat and desperation.
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Dear Loré,
Beautiful words and vivid imagery, with a sad and wistful edge. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle. It was the only thing that came to me.
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Poetic and enigmatic
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Thank you!
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Beautiful! Love the imagery, a stunning take on the prompt. We are all indded dust at the end of the day! Well done ! 🙂
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should say ‘ We are all just dust at the end of the day!’ Lol, got side tracked by kids as I was writing lol 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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Nature tell us that that we have gone to far, and so do you. Well done
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Thank you!
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Wow, Loré! What a terrific piece of prose this is! I’d say this is one of your finest. It speaks on more than one level, which is what you want, really. The vid is beautiful and I didn’t know Scarlett Johansson could sing (I included a video in mine this week, too). She’s terrific.
Anyway, great job this week! Five icebergs.
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Its been so hectic last few days, just got around to reply to all the comments. Thank you so much for these kind words. 🙂
I love Scarlett’s voice, such a soothing and calm quality hides in there. Glad to know this little quirk of mine is spreading around, I will be sure to check your story and the video.
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Please do. And use that voice to full advantage. You really have something there.
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This was amazing, Loré. I loved it (might have an extra “s” on shines…)
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Thank you, Dale.
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Beautifully penned! This is poignant and so true. 😦
Thank you for sharing the video, too. I’m taking this to my sleep. Sweet dreams! (If it’s nighttime on your end)
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That is so lovely to hear, thank you so much!
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You’re most welcome. 🙂
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I like this poem–the beginning especially.
MG
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Much appreciated, Marie Gail. Thank you for the image, it was very inspiring.
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Great take on the prompt. Loads of truth in your words.
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Thank you, sadly you are right.
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Hi5! Great minds think alike! Had similar or same thoughts! You will know when you read mine!
Your title intrigued me for its the name of one of my favorite movies!
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Glad you liked it! I will be sure to check out your story.
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So very poetic and sad.
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Thank you, Dawn.
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“Why did we forget that we are but a speck of dust in the world of giants?”- perfect. So many truths in this, almost sad, but profound.
Cheers.
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Oh, high praise indeed. Thank you!
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So much longing in those beautiful words
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Glad you liked it, Siobhan. Btw, love your name. 🙂
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Very effective. The question-and-response structure of the story makes the conent all the more impactful. The video you included was also compelling.
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I am pleased you liked it all together, thank you.
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Excellent double-edged story which tells its own dystopian tale and serves as a metaphor for life. Great job!
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Thank you, Perry. You are very kind.
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Nice, all that’s left is concrete and steel.
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Thankfully, there are still patches of green. Thank you!
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What a sad take on the changes in the world. Sad, but true. Great write! 🙂
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Tnx so much!
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Wonderful job. Where things are going, going and gone!
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Indeed. Thank you!
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Who can remember the clouds…Love it!
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Thank you!
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Very beautiful writing. There’s a lot of wisdom in there, too.
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Oh, I am not sure about wisdom. 😀 Thank you so much!
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Fabulous imagery 🙂
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Glad you liked it, Helen.
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Great story. It covers so much in so few words.
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Glad you liked it.
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It was that heart of despair that first led Elijah to his chariot of fire. I love the allusion.
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Thank you.
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Powerful voice in this piece.
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful and so very sad at the same time, Lore`. Thanks for the lovely music. —- Suzanne
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Thank you, Suzanne! Glad you liked both.
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