Welcome! Do come in. It is Wednesday so that means Friday Fictioneers! Our lovely and multi-talented hostess, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields has once again selected a thought-provoking image, this time from The Reclining Gentleman. What comes to your mind when you see this image? Do come and participate if you dare! It is loads of fun, the participants are friendly folk and you get to work your writing skills! No? Don’t want to participate? No worries, but you can, if you choose, read some great stories on clicking on the Blue Frog below.
Genre: Fiction
Word Count: 100
Standing Tall
Sometimes it feels like it is impossible, it will never come to be. You will never see the light. You feel alone.
Layers. Of clothes. Of snow. Of duties. It is never-ending. It is relentless. At least that is how it feels when you are right in the thick of it.
You plod forward. Doing what needs to be done.
And, then one day, while you’re not really paying attention, the layers start disappearing. You’re lighter. Freer.
Before you know it, you’ve accomplished the seemingly impossible.
You are now standing tall in pride. You did do it.
All by yourself.
Well done…all ’round!
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Why thank you, kind lady!
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Lovely thoughts, Dale, and exactly the inspirational pick-me-up I needed after this day – thank you!
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Thanks, Joy! So glad to have inspired!
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Beautiful, Dale! Love this line, especially:
And, then one day, while you’re not really paying attention, the layers start disappearing. You’re lighter. Freer.
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Awww! Thank you so much, Tammy!
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You did it! Your story is standing tall and proud like you. Well done piece.
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Wow! Thank you, kind lady!!
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great!!!!
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Thanks!
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Nice metaphor, very well handled. That flower is my role model!
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Thank you, kind sir!
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This is my favourite piece of yours (although they’re all good). I looked around a bit stunned when I’d finished, feeling the need to high five someone. Very well done.
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Louise, I’m dumbfounded and ridiculously pleased. Thank you so much. High five! Put ‘er there!
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🙂
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Dear Dale,
Daffodils are a symbol of new beginnings. No one knows new beginnings more than you, my friend. I see you standing tall like the daffodil. Beautiful!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, my friend. To think I was worried it was meh!
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It would be good to know how we did it, then we could try and do it again!
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That would be too easy!
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Reblogged this on Anita Dawes & Jaye Marie.
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Thanks , Anita!
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very well put!
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Thank you!
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You improve all the time, Dale.
This reached deep inside me, my sweet friend.
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That means so much to me, c.e.! Truly. Thank you, mon ami chéri!
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Another good one, Dale, with your usual twist and even a positive outcome! Well done!
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Thank you, Torrie! I do try for that positive spin most times!
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Very inspirational story! Me being me, after “And, then one day, while you’re not really paying attention” I was expecting it to go the other way entirely 🙂
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Ha ha! Glad I surprised you!
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Wow! That is just what I need to inspire me this week – thank you!
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Wonderful! So happy I did!
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Quite inspiring. I stand in awe of your daffodil.
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Why thank you, Sandra!
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Ooh, I think I should print and frame this, Dale. Thank you for the inspiration today. I’m going to try and work my way through a layer or two this afternoon!
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Oh! How cool is that?
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Such a positive story – a lesson for all the kids, and ex-kids.
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Thanks, Patrick!
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What a satisfying feeling that is to have worked for it and accomplish your goals. I like the idea of removing the layers and feeling lighter. Ah, so much better. Nice one, Dale.
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Thank you kindly, Miss Any!
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Sorry Amy!! Autocorrect re-baptized you to Any!!
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That’s okay. It happens to me ALL the time! Haha. It’s really close anyway. 😄
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A lovely piece, Dale. Daffodils are so evocative and you certainly captured so much of their spirit and epitomise it.
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Ahh Jean. I thank you!
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Oh this is wonderful. The language, the message, this is so very excellent how you couple this to the pride of the stunning flower… so well done.
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Björn! Thank you!
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Just do it!
Well written, Dale.
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😁 yes!
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Oh Dale, that was really lovely and full of honesty and hope. I could feel the weight of the layers falling away. Thank you 🙂
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Why thank you, Siobhan (my favourite name!) I am so pleased you enjoyed!
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Nice positive message, Dale. I like the metaphor of winter and spring. It’s hard sometimes to see progress while in the midst of things.
-David
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Thank you, kind sir! I do always strive to keep things positive!
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I love this one, Dale. In fact, I think it’s my favorite of yours so far. Every journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Very inspirational.
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Why thank you, Russell! I am touched!
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The symbolism in light of our weather is quite evident, but the link to life is subtle. Nice touch … and worth a toast … clink! … well, after 12.
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Thank you, kind sir! Well it is after 12 somewhere… 😉
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i love this – and the dandelion standing tall “all by itself”.
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I’m sure that the daffodil is self-confident enough that it doesn’t mind being called a dandelion! 😉
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I like how you described the struggle like the daffodil pushing up through the soil.
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Thanks, Deborah…it’s funny, when I started writing this,I had no idea where I was going! It just took over and I’m so glad you saw the comparison!
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Good comparison. 🙂
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Yes! That makes me want to high-five you, too. Wonderful story.
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Hee hee! Thank you meine Freunde!
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Think I have many layers left to push on through but I am strengthened by your tale!
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That is wonderful!
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I like it! Thanks for reading mine!
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Thanks!!
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Lovely. I like your analogy – very imaginative.
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Thank you, Margaret.
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I’ll survive … I hope this is me by the end of this year.
Lovely .
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Why not? 😄
Thanks!
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a feel good story. well done. 🙂
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Thanks, Plaridel!
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That is a very positive one; I like it a lot!
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Thanks, my friend!
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I love that feeling of freer when the layers start disappearing. Thanks for reminding me.
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My pleasure. So happy you enjoyed!
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Lovely and empowering story! Love it 🙂
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Thank you so much, Lori!
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My pleasure, Dale 🙂
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You do stand tall and as beautiful as those daffodils. 🙂 Thank you for the inspiring words, I need them today. 🙂 Thank you, Dale!
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Ahhh thank you so much, Rosema! You are too kind!
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Too honest, Dale! 😀
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😘
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🙂
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Those layers could stand for many things couldn’t they? Removing the layers could mean a renewal as in spring. Good metaphor, Well done, Dale. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks, Suzanne. Much appreciated!
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A lovely sunshiny outcome 🙂
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Yes, ma’am!!
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