You sat on the pier for nearly an hour.
As the sun fell into the far side of the lake, you stood, holding it in your hands. You closed your eyes, extended your arms and let it fall from your hands.
Did the guilt diminish as the last ripple faded away?
Welcome to “Flash in the Pan”
This little number weighs in against the 75 word upper limit for October at a mere 51 words. Like last week, this is another one I added more words. This week’s word is ripple.
If you are playing along for Flash in the Pan, or would like to join for the first time, visit the Flash in the Pan page to see the how and why and theme and, and, and. Not to mention, you can see all the other people who have joined in the challenge. Be a part of the second edition of FTP.
Happy Flashing!
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What did you drop in the water? Should someone call the EPA or the police? What is there which makes sitting beside a lake one of the most peaceful places on Earth to gather your wits, work out emotions or just soak in the scenery?
Valentine Logar
/ October 21, 2012No guilt at all, nothing to diminish. the glitter blended with the sun, sparkling as it hit the water. Ahhh, another one sinks to the muck.
Red
/ October 21, 2012That would make a good flash!
Binky
/ October 21, 2012It’s over. Finally. That’s all that matters. And now you can move on.
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Red
/ October 21, 2012Somehow, I believe that feeling is one which transcends nation, language and gender.
Gail Thornton
/ October 21, 2012I dropped a wedding band. It was the final act of separation from 32 years ago. I wasn’t ready to let go until now. The ripples on the beautifully calm and serene water implied the ripple effect that my act of letting go will have for me. I feel no emotion, but a keen sense of freedom.
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Red
/ October 21, 2012One day I am going to do a post about ripples. I think I need a new sorter mechanism for post ideas…
Gail Thornton
/ October 22, 2012About the Blogoversary! I think I would love to hear from you, Red, and the rest of us in the comments, what the M3 blog has meant to us for the past year, and what we look forward to in the next year 🙂
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Red
/ October 22, 2012I think that is very doable.
Tony McGurk
/ October 22, 2012So what was dropped in the water??? Please tell me Red, I need to know…
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Red
/ October 22, 2012For me, it is almost always #88 limestone. In the flash? Hmm. What do you think?
Androgoth
/ October 22, 2012This is brilliant Red, and thank you for sharing this one with us 🙂 I hope that your Monday will be a very happy one my great friend 🙂
Oh and…
HAPPY WOMBAT DAY 2012 RED 🙂 🙂
Andro xxx
Red
/ October 22, 2012Thank you, Andro. It has been. Glad you stopped by for WD2012!
prenin
/ October 22, 2012This one provides more questions than answers! 🙂
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
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Red
/ October 22, 2012Don’t all the good ones?
Deb
/ October 22, 2012Not at all, it was the true act of letting go.
Excellent Red!
♥ xx
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Red
/ October 22, 2012Thank you <3 Glad to see you today. I hope to see you on Wombat Day! xxx
Novroz
/ October 22, 2012this is beautiful, Red. it feels like a poem
Red
/ October 22, 2012Thank you, Nov <3 I think this one is very serene, although, I get the impression the narrator is not happy with the one dropping things in the water. xxx
Lizzie Cracked
/ October 23, 2012I like this – I would let go… hmm let me see…oh crap it had to be my phone… sigh. this was good I did it today and linked…. no wait a minute it is posting tomorrow.. ok.. I dropped my marbles cause they were loose anyways..
it is a really beautiful and freeing sentiment though… I felt lighter as it got to the ripple…
Love
Lizzie
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Red
/ October 23, 2012I think we all do this mentally at some point. Perhaps, the coffee spot needs to know about the File 13 @ M3 😉