With pigment caked under nails, I put down the paintbrush and stand back to admire my handiwork. Cyan is the hardest one to work with, I thought, soaking until bristles become soft and pliable, then later continue to wash in hot and soapy water.
Nearly a decade has passed since chaos consumed the world, my breath and thunderous beats of heart are the only things that reassure me of my existence. Viscosity of air and water have altered as well and require different system dynamics. And as if that wasn’t enough, the concept of morals, ethics, canniness and beauty have taken on new meanings. It appears as though nothing can assist orange glow to bleed through wispy white curtains.
To be pretty for you, I have dropped two seeds of turnsole in the dark of both eyes. The question is, will it be enough?
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For my prompt where I invite others to write inspired by a line from the poem
Garden, by Isabel Duarte Gray. Come join us! 💙
Posted for Prosery: Through the eyes of Isabel Duarte Gray @dVerse Poets Pub
36 Responses
Wow, what a great story of dystopia, and how well you used the line as one of hope in a world where nothing is right any longer.
Thank you so much, Bjorn 😀 so glad the prose piece resonated with you 💄💙
A romantic dystopian world, Sanaa, and I like the way the story works its way up to the prompt line. I love that the character is an artist with ‘pigment caked under nails’, and the way you describe the changes ‘since chaos consumed the world’ and that the oxymoronic imagery in ‘it appears as though nothing can assist orange glow to bleed through wispy white curtains’.
Thank you so much, Kim 😍 so glad you enjoyed it 💄💙
Ah, now queen of the dystopian romance….excellent write! And thanks for hosting.
Awww gosh! Thank you so much, Lillian 😍 so glad you liked it!💄💙
Oh, will it indeed? A dystopia tale infused with color and the desire for light. Beautiful, Sanaa! 💙
Thank you so much, Merril 😀 so glad the prose piece resonated with you 💄💙
You are an artist, Sanaa, and you create worlds with your words!
Awww gosh! Thank you so much, Lynn 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄💙
Nice one Sanaa. Luv how you tied the prompt line to that pertinent end question.
Happy you dropped by my blog
Much🖤love
Thank you so much, Gillena 😀 so glad the prose and its imagery appealed to you 💄💙
Much love back 🥂
Her hands stay busy while her mind travels to thoughts of yearning. Your story feels like a painting in and of itself. Nicely done, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, Lisa 😀 so glad the prose piece resonated with you 💄💙
Let’s hope it is enough to bring the glow back through those wispy white curtains. Beautifully painted and written.
Thank you so much, Di 😀 so glad you liked it 💄💙
Stunning! I feel the impressions of a dark “Pygmalion” in this one. Well-done!
Thank you so much, Frank 😀 so glad the prose piece resonated with you 💄💙
I love your use of color in this.💙🧡
Thank you so much, Melissa 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄💙
Artistically written! A great read and a great prompt Sanaa!
Awww gosh! Thank you so much, Carol 😀 so glad you liked it 💄💙
Really liked the way you used the prompt!
Thank you so much, Petru 😀 so good to see you 💄💙
The scene of an artist trying to paint in a ‘new world’ was inspired. Well done!
Thank you so much, Susan 😀 so glad the prose piece resonated with you 💄💙
Great prose, the prompt line fits seamlessly!
Thank you so much, Mrityunjay 😀 so glad you liked it 💄💙
Gorgeous, clever writing, Sanaa <3
Much love,
David
Awww gosh! Thank you so much, David 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄💙
Fascinating opening scene, Sanaa! It begs so many questions. What chaos was it that finally consumed the world? What are the new morals and ethics? What is the new idea of beauty? Which planet are you on? And more importantly, how did you manage to get hold of paint in this dystopia?! Love it, and also the effortless way you incorporated the prompt line and ended with a question. I would love to read part 2! 😀 😀
Thank you so much, my dearest Sunra 😍 so glad you liked it! 💄💙
PS: There will definitely be a part two for this one 😉
I love the painterly take on this and I am intrigued by the dystopia you allude to Sanaa…
Thank you so much, Andrew 😀 so glad the prose piece resonated with you 💄💙
I love this glimpse of a future where people are still alive – and especially love the question at the end.
Awww gosh! Thank you so much, Sherry 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄💙