This is in response to Rochelle’s Weekly Photo Prompt for Friday Fictioneers.
Word Count : 100
The ice encrusted pool reminds her of the valley she was born in.
Where she yearns to go back sit by the fireside, sip chai and chat with her parents and grandparents.
But they say it’s not safe now.
She wonders what is safe.
And makes a secret pledge.
One day she will return.
Even if it means climbing over man made walls.
Perhaps there will no longer be walls…
Only flowers and lakes and smiling faces.
I cross my fingers and say amen to that.
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Words : 87
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Man made walls, physical or otherwise, are the biggest threat to eternal peace on Earth.
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Absolutely true James
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Perhaps nowhere is truly safe now
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I guess so. Unfortunately.
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That’s a great hope to have.
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Thank you Esther
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Geeta, here is the comment with corrections made. Will you please delete the other ones?
“Man made” is expressed here in all of its toxic, dysfunctional glory, Geeta. May it be neutralized for the good of the world. I hope her dreams are realized ❤
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Thank you so much Lisa. You have expressed it so well
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You are very welcome.
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Amen. A nice piece, Geetaji.
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Thank you Rupali
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For some reason it reminded me of the Berlin Wall. I imagined someone who had escaped Soviet communism but who had left family behind.
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Any wall erected by man is restrictive.
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Very interesting story Geeta.
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Thank you Sadje
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You’re welcome
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Yes, that’s true
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Expressing the hopes of many. Nicely done.
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Thank you so much Sandra
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A beautiful reflection, and wish, and I keep my fingers crossed for that, too.
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Thank you so much. Gad that you understand her feelings.
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Man is so good at putting up walls of all sorts, Geeta. I could feel her wistfulness. I hope her day comes.
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I hope so too Dale
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An interesting little story, Geeta. It seems there are so many walls erected now, and not good.
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Thank you very much Chris
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Beautifully said
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Thank you so much 🙏
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Dear Geeta,
I join you in saying amen to that. Is anywhere safe these days? Lovely reflections.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you very much Rochelle. I guess we can now safely say that we are not safe anywhere but there is no harm in praying and wishing for a better world.
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A question we are all being forced to ask ourselves with too much regularity! nicely done.
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Amen to that, Geeta. Well done.
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Thank you so much Nancy
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Love your colorful plants 😍
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