The fat old moon will grow jealous and crack and fall into the sea.
That is how I will love you.
The whole world is a silver surface, and then it is shattered.

photo by jimmy joe
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This was a response to Trifecta Writing Challenge's first weekend prompt. We were asked to write a love story using exactly 33 words. You can read more little love stories and link up your own H E R E.
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Um ... yum! <3 You write like no one else I know. And I love it.
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Beautiful imagery...bleak and beautiful at the same time. I do love your style, Amanda! Go get published if you haven't already! You have such great talent!!
ReplyDeleteMy heart just ached a little when I read that. You are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteVery powerful.
ReplyDeleteI love the 'fat old moon' - it makes me imagine the moon as someone standing between the persona and the beloved.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you toss words across the page.
ReplyDeleteThat first line is to be savored. Delicious.
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Amanda, that first line is exquisite. I love the way you write and I'm yet to click on one of your posts and come away disappointed. We're lucky to have you contributing every week.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on winning the challenge....well deserved. So spare and yet so rich. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThis stirred tears. Congrates on second place. Beautiful. X
ReplyDeleteVisiting from the writing challenge.. Yours is very lovely. I also read ur "about me" page and loved. So well written. I'll be back.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from the writing challenge.. Yours is very lovely. I also read ur "about me" page and loved. So well written. I'll be back.
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