A few words

for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt where the given word is Vellichor and the limit, just 48 words.

Today it seems I’ve swapped Halloween for Valentine’s Day, but fear not for I’ve also written a piece called Hallowe’en A Histoire which you can read HERE should you so wish!

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Sagging shelves, dusty tomes. The vellichor, alluring.

There, a book I’ve yearned for.

I grab it.  It resists.  I pull.  It pulls back then disappears.

Through the gap, I see two beauteous blue eyes.

We agree to share it, and so starts a new chapter in our lives.

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22 thoughts on “A few words

  1. Sadje's avatar Sadje October 30, 2021 / 15:35

    A happy ending!

  2. Dora's avatar Dora October 30, 2021 / 19:02

    Utterly unexpected. Utterly charming. Love where your imagination takes you, Keith!
    pax,
    dora

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings October 31, 2021 / 14:30

      That’s so kind of you Dora, I can’t thank you enough.

      • Dora's avatar Dora October 31, 2021 / 15:46

        My pleasure!

  3. Dale's avatar Dale October 30, 2021 / 23:54

    You know… this could be used for Hallowe’en.. He knows not the owner of those eyes… 😉

    Wonderful, Keith!

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings October 31, 2021 / 14:22

      Thanks, Dale. I did toy with that as I was trying to stick to a ‘ween theme this week, but after much humming and haaa-ing I took the soppy route!

      • Dale's avatar Dale October 31, 2021 / 14:32

        Your soppy route was lovely! 🙂

  4. hilarymb's avatar hilarymb October 31, 2021 / 08:15

    Hi Keith – I had no idea Vellichor meant a strange wistfulness for second-hand or more hands of old books in a happily groaning store … cheers Hilary

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings October 31, 2021 / 14:14

      Nor did I, nor any of the online dictionaries I used trying to find it! Thank goodness for Google!

  5. Bill's avatar Bill October 31, 2021 / 11:38

    Delightful story, Keith. But of course it is. How do you hit the target so well every time?

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings October 31, 2021 / 13:47

      Lucky shot maybe? Thanks for your lovely comment, Bill.

      • Bill's avatar Bill October 31, 2021 / 18:52

        Indded.

  6. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff October 31, 2021 / 12:00

    Dear Keith,

    What a delightful story and illustration to boot. I leave your site smiling.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings October 31, 2021 / 13:46

      What more could I wish for? Thank you, Rochelle.

  7. Sunra Rainz's avatar Sunra Rainz October 31, 2021 / 21:17

    Oh, how romantic, Keith! It definitely wasn’t a mirror then? Just checking!

    I always enjoy your posts. Entertainment value guaranteed 🙂

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings November 2, 2021 / 09:48

      Definitely not Sunra! He’s got brown eyes! Thanks so much for your kind words, makes it all worthwhile.

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