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Minutes before midnight. Moments ‘til her birthday. She stands in darkness atop the building, a gusty wind chilling her cheeks. Glancing over her shoulder, she watches as another year blows away taking with it broken promises, unhappy memories, and shattered dreams.
As angry black clouds scurry from sight a new moon appears spreading a silver carpet of hope at her feet. Her long dark shadow tumbles into the gloomy bleak past as a cheery one appears.
Suddenly all is calm. She gazes into the future and smiles as another year begins. A chance to start her life anew.
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Keith, I love the image of the new moon laying a silver carpet of hope at her feet. It makes her birthday feel like the start of a brand-new journey. 🌙
Much love,
David
Thanks for your kind words, David.
*hug!*
I was sure she was going to jump
I was kinda hoping!
Surprise! Cheers, Neil.
I am so glad she came out of the darkness!
Let’s hope it stays that way!
So far, most of the stories I’ve read based on the prompt (including the one I wrote) have been pessimistic. This one carried hope.
Isn’t that so often the way? Thanks so much, James
Good one Keith.
Thank you, Di!
Great writing, Keith. Guardian angels can take many forms.
So true, Lisa!
Thought you were going dark for a moment or two, old sunshine, but I should’ve known you’d get positive at the end!
You know me, forever the eternal optimist!
I hope she does get a fresh start.
I have high hopes for her!
a hopeful ending at least –
It’s a start!
An amazing picture and beautiful words. Thank you for sharing
…and thank you for dropping by, Anna.
Beautifully written Keith. Hope blooms from despair.
It certainly has for her. Thank you, Sadje.
You’re most welcome
Lovely imagery Keith I’m glad she can still see hope – great read 🙌
Thank you so much, Ange.
Oh I’m glad this ended with hope, you had me worried there for a minute. I hope the hope is well-founded and things are looking us this year.
We can but hope! Thanks, Jen.
Silver carpet of hope sounds lovely! Nicely done, Keith.
I’m pleased it had the desired effect, Sandra, thank you!
Very good. We live in a world of constant change (slow for some, rapid for others), however don’t blame the climate.
So true, James!
Ah, how lovely…
Thanks so much, Chris
This was beautifully written, Keith. Rather poetic, even. I love that there is always a chance for a new beginning.
I’d like to think there is! Thanks so much, Dale.
Absolutely.
It wasn’t looking good but the silver linings won out. Well done, dear Keith!
Dear Keith,
You had me trembling in fear that she’d jump to her end. Glad this ended on a hopeful note.
Shalom,
Rochelle
A hopeful story with beautiful imagery, Keith. I love it!