For Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt where the given word is blue and the limit, 38 words.
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May I have the next dance?
His first words to her, her last words to him.
Beside a grave, he clutches a ballgown. His fingers trace the words carved in the cold grey slab …
She wore blue velvet.
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Remarkable story Keith.
Thanks so much, Sadje.
You’re welcome
Blooming heck, Keith, that’s dark. Mental note not to wear blue velvet in future! 🙂
I’m sure they had a wonderful life from their first dance to their last. Thanks, Sunra.
You are most welcome, Keith 🙂
How sad. You paint a lifetime into those words.
Indeed.Thanks, Mimi.
You are turning soft, Keith! And I love it. So much said in so few words.
I have my moments, Dale! Thanks so much.
You do! 🙂
Hi Keith – yes … really good, while I’m rather fond of the song. All the best – Hilary
So am I! Thanks Hilary.
I hope all is well, Keith. Great little sad story about the wonder of memories. And a little music by the Polish Prince never hurt anyone. 🙂
It is and I trust it’s also with you. Until you mentioned it I’d forgotten that was his other name!
I’d Googled him before I responded. I recalled that his father had changed the family last name and that he started using his middle name to avoid confusion with his father, But gosh, what a song. 🙂
Isn’t it just!
Lovely and touching. And the picture… 😀
I’m so pleased you liked them, thank you.
Good song. Painful memory. A great deal of emotion in so few words. Nice piece, Keith!
That’s kind of you to say so Michael, thank you.
Good one
Thanks so much, Ashok.
This is a lovely story , Keith. So much said in so few words. 🙂
That’s much appreciated, thank you.
Remarkably poignant – an entire lifetime of love, wrapped up in 38 wonderful words.
That’s so kind of you Gypsie, thank you so much.
You are most kindly welcome Keith!
Dear Keith,
Ah, I actually thought about this song when I saw the word. My bridesmaids actually did wear blue velvet. 😉 Lovely and tender story. You do have a softer side, sir.
Shalom,
Rochelle
One of them may well have inspired this song! I’m pleased you liked my change of style, I can occasionally do it if I put my mind to it!
The graphic is fabulous, Keith, as is the story, sad but beautiful.
pax,
dora
I’m so pleased you liked them, Dora, thank you most sincerely.
A whole life in 38 words! Love and sorrow are such close sisters. Gtreat story, Keith.
2 lives, 1 love, 1 blue velvet dress. Definately a tall task in 38 words. Well done!
I love that song and your exquisite micro-story, Keith!