Genre: Fiction inspired by a true story
Word Count: 100
Forty Years of Dance
Copyright – © David Stewart
“Can you believe it, Fred? This same band has been playing as long as we’ve been married!”
“No one could have predicted we would still be dancing to the same band on our fortieth wedding anniversary, that’s for sure!”
“We are so lucky to still be waltzing together after all these years,” laughed Lorraine as Fred twirled her in perfect time to the music.
“There is no where else in the world I would rather be than right here, with you in my arms, my Sweet Lorraine.”
And with another twirl and a dip, he went in for the kiss!
Friday Fictioneers: 100-Word Stories
Photo Prompt: ©David Stewart
This story was inspired by a video I saw a while back. 96-year-old Fred entered a song-writing contest a short while after his wife of almost 73 years passed away. Green Shoe Studio (originators of the contest) were so moved that they decided to record his song with professional musicians and singer. I thought you might enjoy this as well! A little bonus, if you will!
Very touching Dale. And the video ,,, wow.
Thanks Paul. That video made me cry each time I viewed it. The least I could do is share it!
Glad you did Dale. Yeah it go got to me.
Nice too know there is a softie in there!
I know … my wife even thinks I’m more like a tootsie roll. I’d start taking classes on how to be more macho, if it weren’t for the fact that I don’t want to come across as shallow and pretentious.
Forty years packed into 100 words – that’s what I love about Flash Fiction!
Thank you Safia. I was hoping to capture the essence.
I love your story and the video you found. What a great ending “with another twirl and a dip, he went in for the kiss”.
Thanks Annet. The last image was so dark, I definitely wanted to go light!
I know, it is good to end on a positive note. Hugs, A.
Right back at ya! xo
I read a bunch of these, and it’s so impressive how many writers went the romantic route. I love the imagery here. How love lasts if you give it its due.
Thank you Susannah! I figured that image would inspire romance and went there anyway!
It was a great choice. We need more romance in our lives.
I agree Susannah!
Very good Dale … but sorry to say, the video topped your story. 🙂
All good, Frank and I was hoping you’d see my nod to you.
That said, it is a chance I was willing to take. The video was so touching and really did inspire me to write my version. Of course, a mere forty years cannot compare to 75!
What a great inspiration for a story. It brought tears to my eyes then, as it did now. Terrific.
Thank you, kind sir!
Hello Dale, Just truly lovely!
Wishing you well, Carol
Thank you Carol!
It’s brought tears to my eyes. so touching Dale. Thank you for sharing this.
My pleasure!
I remember this video from a year or so ago and it melted my heart. Lovely that you wrote a 100 word piece about it.
That’s about when I first saw it and someone recently reposted it on Facebook. Great timing!
Beautiful story – a lifetime in a few words!
Thanks, Cheryl!
What a lovely story! And thank you for including the “bonus.” It brought a tear to my eye!
Thank you and you’re most welcome!
So adorable. I love that expression “went in for the kiss” 🙂 Am so glad it’s based on a true story. That makes it even more beautiful.
Thanks. Didn’t feel like going dark and I re-watched that video recently. It inspired me… 😀
Awwww …. such a feel good story. The tears just flowed down my face. I could feel everything he was feeling. There are angels willing to give of themselves. I’ll be celebrating 50 years in a few months. I pray it lasts another 50 years. I hope to have the same memories as in your story soothe my heart from sadness when our days are over.
Ssooo … sweet and tender!!!!
So happy you enjoyed! Congrats on 50 years! That in itself is such an accomplishment nowadays!
What a super sweet story.. I’m glad they can still be dancing,
Not enough to cause cavities, I hope! 😉 I’m glad too!
Dear Dale,
It is easy to see why they are still married. Less easy to imagine the band members surviving that long, but, hey, it’s a great story, isn’t it.
Aloha,
Doug
Well it is fiction! 😉
Thank you.
Dale
Dear Dale,
A lovely story. In this day and age you don’t see many couples who have weathered the storms of marriage for any length of time.
It reminds me of the Leonard Cohen song, “Dance me to the End of Love.” /Enjoy.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle.
So sadly true.
I love Leonard Cohen! Thanks for the link.
Dale
Sweet and beautiful! Glad to see couples that make it that many years.
Thank you! Yes…it is comforting!
Connie and I hit 40 years in January. I wrote her a song a few years ago. The first few times I played it for her she cried. Now she just yawns.
That is fantastic! The 40 years…not the yawn!
That was really a sweet story, Dale. I enjoyed the video. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thanks Suzanne! I’m new at this game and really enjoying these challenges!
You didn’t get a Like for the story, Dale, sorry to say. I honestly found it good but no more. Then I checked the video even though I usually dislike for our FF pieces to be “explained”.
Well, I had missed that story entirely when it came out and discovered it through you. I’M going to re-post that video along with the emotions it brings up because a day that had started with simple April’s fool pranks from friends online turned magic. I had to wait two hours to comment in order to check all 6 videos out and stop crying. The latter didn’t work so I’m sniffling over the keyboard.
Thanks for letting me know of this amazing ordinary story.
Your story didn’t get a Like but you get an immense virtual hug !
Tay.
They can’t all be award-winner stories; all we can do is try…
That said, I am happy you enjoyed the real and beautiful story that inspired me to write my only-good one!
Great inspiration and you’ve made a great job of the story Dale 🙂
Thanks Andrea!!