The Carrot Ranch Challenge:
In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “lady shadow”.
Click here to hear the author read his words:
no shadow
when you came
you brought no shadow
you just brightened
the wintry skies
and your light bathed
the cloistered corners
making darkness flee
from your approach
green springtime
became glorious summer
with blue skies
and rainbows
that held no hint of rain
you gave warmth
to the land
and to my life
then in the mirror
I glimpse a shadow
as soft and dark as midnight air
my eyes are slow to see the outline
of the space
where once you were
ah yes
when you came
you brought no shadow
but
now you’ve gone
that’s all
that remains
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Those final lines are so beautifully sad. Gorgeous writing.
Your kind words are much appreciated, Bridgette
Such images you create of the love.
You paint with words.
And then the second last verse – a heart breaks slowly.
Beautifully sad.
Phil’s drawing is wonderful too.
I somehow omitted to answer this, Jenne, my apologies.
Glad you enjoyed the piece and, especially, the artwork.
I will read this again tonight the way it was mean to be read … in the quiet of my candle-lit room with a lovely glass of cabernet, Sinatra singing “Only the Lonely” softly in the background, memories of a love still burning in my soul … and I will try not to cry but I make no promises of no tears 🍷 🖤
Surely you mean Orbison, Nancy?
No one does heartache like Roy.
And tears are allowed, they will make your Green Eyes sparkle even more beautifully.
No, I definitely mean Sinatra. I’m very familiar with the Orbison song but the FS tune was created for broken hearts, cabernet, candlelight and teary eyes.
Here, have a listen and see if you agree:
https://youtu.be/bef_s1Bhn7o
A long, slow departure. As Joni Mitchell sang “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone.”
Another fine post…good to see you at the Ranch.
Also very nice artwork by Phil!
I didn’t even hear the screen door slam…
Thanks for your kind words, Liz, and for mentioning Phil’s superb artwork.
I think it is too often overlooked, and taken for granted.
Are we going to see your work on Min Min?
Trying to rebalance things, but when I get that sorted? Hope so!