I am so inspired by Madison Woods‘ regular posting of Flash Fiction on Fridays, that I am finally jumping in to play along. Following is the photo inspiration she provided, and my 100-word piece “Lost and Found“…
The moss reached up to meet her fingers, springy, dry, tickled to be noticed by a passerby. She brushed it kindly, then reached beyond to the dark and coolly breathing crevice. It was resting in the shadow of the sapling they had planted together. So many springs ago, but only recent in her heart. A promise of their tomorrows together, like the buds of the little tree. Her hand closed on the locket, still gleaming gold between the tarnished patches. She clasped it round her neck and felt the warmth of her heart rise up to meet its chill.
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Karen B. Nelson 
Hi, Karen. I love your story! You can feel the love… I like the contrast in the last line, as well. 🙂
Great job!
Thanks! This was my first Friday Flash (and I think I’m hooked!)
I like the feeling this story gave me, almost nostalgic, but hard to describe. Loved it! Thanks for hopping in on FridayFlash 🙂
I really enjoyed it! Loved the photo inspiration – Thanks!
http://www.npr.org/2011/09/10/140353661/three-minute-fiction-round-7-arriving-and-leaving&sc=fb&cc=fp
Three-Minute Fiction Round 7: Arriving And Leaving
by NPR STAFF
Very cool – thanks for sharing!
Lockets should always be kept in only the most magical of places… or right next to your heart. 🙂 LOVE!
Beautiful photo, as always, Madison. And Karen, I LOVE that last line!
Thanks Jan! I have to give you credit for starting me off. That photo you used of the morgue to write a flash piece – it really got me thinking in a whole new direction for inspiration.
What a nice feeling it leaves you with, loving, longing, hope. Thanks it was a good read!
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