PHOTO PROMPT © Björn Rudberg
This was his place. A sanctum of peace, serenity and love like no other. On top of a mountain overlooking the fields. Cloudless days allowed the horizon to kiss the earth. Today, the clouds rolled at his feet below the mountain peak. Glowing pink and yellow. He extended one foot to dip into it when a loud banging noise stopped him.
His eyes flew open. Noddy, his labrador jumped excitedly towards him and licked his face. Behind him tottered his toddler, squealing and snatching at the dog’s wagging tail.
He sighed. Five minutes of meditation would have to do.
99 words
Hope you enjoyed this attempt at flash fiction humour. Those with small children and hyperactive pets suffering from separation anxiety may relate to this somewhat.
Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle-Wiesoff Fields. The challenge is to write a full story in 100 words or less.
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That made me laugh, Fatima
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I know all about toddlers and trying to get 5 minutes peace! Good fun 🙂
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Great take.
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Finding peace on the mountain side is not easy. Nicely done.
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I liked that rather a lot, Fatima. I love how the description of the scenery turns out to be visionary rather than physical. I enjoyed the way you brought the dad back to earth with a bump.
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Five minutes is better than nothing I guess!
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Dear Fatima,
Delightful piece. I had children and pets so I could relate all too well.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Nicely written, Fatima, and it made me smile.
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Dipping one’s feet into a cloud, how lovely!
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Reminded me of fat little fingers pushing under the bathroom door when my kids were small. No rest for the parents of toddlers 🙂
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Ah yes… those were the days… though I would have thought that at 18 and 20 they would be quieter. Not so much 😉
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Five minutes is better than nothing.. 🙂
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I love this story. The dog is so sweet.
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Meditation is important but practical reality always insists upon beckoning
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Very nice. The opening paragraph has some beautiful description.
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The joys of parenthood. This, too, shall pass.
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It’s funny to look back and laugh, not so funny at the time.
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