Whatever happens, happens once. It’s ephemeral like passing mist.
Somewhat like the taste of dark chocolate, the night less than nocturnal;
life is brutal that way, the moments that touch us are also those we can
never hold onto for long.
I write them down every chance I get. The exquisite blend of hot and
cold; that is life. When I found him, I learned things I never knew about
myself. How I long to kiss his lips, shapely as a rosebud, sometimes I
still my thoughts in hopes of hearing his heartbeat. We are many miles
apart at the moment. We will remember once when it is over, said and
done – it was a time and there was never enough of it.
By day the café is the colour of bergamot orange. I hold on to knowledge
that it’s disposition alone that determines affinity.
Photo credits: Edward Hopper, “Automat,” 1927
Today we are asked to write inspired by a line from
“A Time,” by Allison Adelle Hedge Coke 💝
I love the melancholy of a passion lost, but still, all seems not to be lost… distances can be bridged.
I hope for the best.
Thank you so much, Bjorn 😀 so glad the prose resonated with you 💄❤️
The Hopper picture is perfect for your piece, Sanaa, and I love the thought that a moment is like the taste of dark chocolate, and that there are people like us who write moments down. I have an image of you sitting in that café the colour of bergamot orange, scribbling down your moments.
Thank you so much, Kim 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️
I tend to judge these pieces entirely on how seamlessly the large, obtrusive phrase fits into the prose. It does in your piece! Very well done.
That is high praise! Thank you so much, Jane 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤️
You worked the line in so well! Lovely descriptions, too. And the Hopper is perfect–she does look like she’s pondering the thoughts you describe. I used that same image for a different prosery prompt. 😀
Thank you so much, Merril 😀 I enjoyed writing prose tonight. It was my first time participating, so glad you liked it! 💄❤️
(thank you for the glorious prompt) 🌹
Very beautiful. Fantastic writing and take on the prompt!
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That is truly beautiful!
Thank you so much, Christine 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️
Ever the romantic, this one is gentle, whimsical, and very loving. Love is well represented out here on the trail tonight.
Thank you so much, Glenn 😀 so glad the prose resonated with you 💄❤️
We hold to our memories as we journey along
Nice
Happy Monday
Much💝love
Thank you so much, Gillena 😀 so good to see you 💄❤️
Happy Monday to you too!
Much love …
Touching Sanaa, bittersweet. Love the Hopper.
Thank you so much, Rob 🙂 so glad you liked it 💄❤️
I agree, you inserted the line perfectly. This was a beautiful, wistful piece.
Thank you so much, Dale 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️
Great story. I believe you are right, in the end it is disposition that draws us together and creates that affinity/infinity!
Dwight
Thank you so much, Dwight 🙂 so good to see you 💄❤️
The heart missis a beat, in reading this longing for a missed love.
Thank you so much, Ken 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤️
Memories that only intensify with time.
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You’ve woven the line in beautifully. Which came first, the image or the prose? They fit together so well.
The prose came first. Thank you so much, Sarah 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️
I hardly realised the line was in there. Well done.
Thank you so much, Misky 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤️
Sanaa, your first paragraph drew me into that cafe … from there I wanted to stay. I love the Hopper art and your prosery.
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You worked the line in so well. A lovely render.
Thank you so much, Ayala 🙂 so good to see you 💄❤️
A perfect piece of art to convey your lovely words!
Thank you so much, Linda 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤️
I’m struck with the thought of life being hot and cold…so true. Also identify with the “ships passing in the night” flavor of your write.
Thank you so much, Beverly 😀 so glad the prose resonated with you 💄❤️
A very enjoyable read. Well done.
Thank you so much, Bill 🙂 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️
Love the poem and the painting you used!
Thank you so much, Sara 🙂 so glad you liked it 💄❤️