Towards the Light

westcoastwoman writing February 24, 2019March 12, 2019 1 Minute

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A place exists somewhere between the edge of campfire light and the surrounding forest that cannot be named. Distant enough from the laughter and storytelling that the draw into the surrounding darkness is tangible.

She awoke to find herself rooted in this unnamed space and unable to remember how long she had lingered there. Her feet moved towards the familiar light of the fire until she stood close behind the gathered circle. There was no notice of her presence and it appeared the circle was unbroken, she would not be missed.

A turn and movement into the utter darkness of the path ahead, the inability to see her foot as it moved forward made it clear that for some time this journey would be without light or destination.

written in response to a word prompt, the word “clear”, limited to six sentences.

Published by westcoastwoman

A story or poem follows me around for a while, I write it down to get it out of my head and sometimes after rereading it seems universal enough that I hope it might also speak to someone else. One thing that has become clear is the photography and the writing seem to be morphing into one, the photograph being the muse for the words or the words for the photograph.....and then a quote I find from someone who had the talent to put what I am trying to say into a few precise sentences. View all posts by westcoastwoman

Published February 24, 2019March 12, 2019

9 thoughts on “Towards the Light”

Paul Kendrick says:

February 25, 2019 at 6:58 am

Really like that Janet. Powerful, really vivid archetypal images. I think if you keep going, your eyes will adjust and you’ll be able to see more. I love that word challenge idea!

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cynthiadaigle1668 says:

February 27, 2019 at 10:00 am

Lovely, Janet. This describes life after 65:
“There was no notice of her presence and it appeared that the circle was unbroken, she would not be missed.”
A bit disconcerting until we don our cloaks, embrace our superhero power of invisibility, and experience our new freedom.
Daunting!

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UP says:

February 28, 2019 at 4:36 am

Happy that you have joined us. Welcome, and thanks for the thought provoking six!

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clark says:

February 28, 2019 at 4:38 am

nice!
engaging and moody*
Nicely visual with a great ‘hook’

Hey, welcome to the Six Sentence Story!

*like the party in high school that your friends (somehow) convinced you to go to and your enjoyment was inversely proportional to the outward display of not really wanting to be there

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messymimi's meanderings says:

February 28, 2019 at 2:57 pm

Very powerful.

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GirlieOnTheEdge says:

February 28, 2019 at 5:08 pm

You hooked me with the first sentence. Nicely written. I immediately visualized the scene without “trying to”.
Am I the only one thinking this is a ghost story? LOL
I love the ambiguity of the story line. Many possibilities.

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Pat Brockett says:

February 28, 2019 at 10:19 pm

I was thinking ghost story too, until the last sentence. At that point my thoughts about the story took a twist. Well done.

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1. westcoastwoman says:
  
  March 1, 2019 at 4:23 pm
  
  Thank you. Never thought ghost but rereading I see that. So interesting to see the different interpretations.
  
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Bryan Fagan says:

March 1, 2019 at 1:39 pm

Why do I get the feeling she will be missed? I think she has my curiosity.

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