Here’s my take on Suzanne Burke’s ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #17 NEW Image Prompt. This picture took me all over the place, including a short story and different types of poetry. This Haibun Poem is the one that called to me today.
THE MESSAGE
The fog penetrated my skin, adding heaviness to my existence. The furious waves crashing against the shore fueled my anger. The salty air was bitter in my lungs, making each breath a battle. Alone, I pushed through the frigid sands, going nowhere, until I couldn’t take another step. I sat down on a flat rock and waited for the pain to end. This went on ceaselessly until I caught a glimmer in the haze. A bottle had washed ashore at my feet.
Foggy depression
A healing message offered
Remember, you’re loved.
OOOOh, good one, Denise.
Thanks, John:)
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Thanks so much for this moving and thoughtful Haibun, Denise. I’m about to feature it on the Challenge site. Thanks again for joining in. 😊
Thanks, Soooz. I’m really enjoying being able to explore my writing with your great images. hugs. xo
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to read what you come up with. You’ve contributed some awesome work, my friend. Hugs right back atcha. 🤗
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Wouldn’t that be nice to find!
Always looking Jacqui 🙂
Lovely Haibun, Denise! 😊
Thank you, Harmony xo
A beautiful healing message when it’s most needed! I love this, Denise!
Thank you, Jan:) Yes we need all positive we can get. Xo
I love the way your flash fiction has such an immediate, emotional impact. Well done.
Stay safe, dear friend.
Thank you Sandra. I’m having fun playing with different types of writing and poetry. Sending hugs.
A lovely positive message, Denise. Hugs on the wing.
Thanks, Teagan. We need alot of positivity.
What an exquisite story, Denise. I loved the contrast of the pain in the haibun and the relief in the haiku. Beautifully done.
Thank you, Diana:) I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it. I’m having fun experimenting doing the challenge!
The prompts are resulting in a lot of creative writing!
Gorgeous Haibun, Denise!👏😀💕
Thank you, Vashti:) xo
That’s lovely. I wish more people would do joyous things like this. Imagine how uplifting it’d be to find such a message.
Thank you, Jessica! I’m always looking for those messages and I agree it is uplifting. We all need that now. xo
Oh amen to that 😌
Oh, nice….Hope in a bottle.
Thanks Judi:) It would be great if it could be bottled.
Excellent haibun, Denise! I could feel the agony in the prose and relieved by the timely healing message!
Thank you Miriam. I like to believe there is that healing message for each of us.
I surely hope so, Denise.