This post is written for Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers for the Week of August 04, 2015. The task to write a short story of around 100-150 words for the given image.
Varuni held the picture to the class of students and announced, caption or describe the picture in a line or two. After a minute silence, there were a few hands up.
“The bigger ones are behind ” said one.
“Stones at day and ghosts at night ” shouted another.
“The eggs of the little birdie ” said the calm one.
“Shadows to the exhausted ” said the one from last bench.
“Moment’s peace, forever ” said the excited one.
“Hide and seek, stay behind and take a peek ” said the one at the corner.
“Arise from sky, Arise from earth, Aim to top ” said yet another one.
Varuni, could not believe her ears. She had never expected a class of physically disabled students would be so creative. She determined at that moment to do the guest lectures more often and publish a book of their thoughts.
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Good one. I like the message.
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Thank you. I am glad you liked it. 🙂
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Very good, and a novel take on the prompt!
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Thank you so much.. 🙂
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Nice story with a message. Creativity is all in the mind.
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Thanks a lot.. 🙂
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Beautifully written sir 🙂
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Thank you Sahithya.. 🙂
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A great take on the prompt, Prakash! Hopefully she’ll now realise that a physical disability is just that – physical, with no effect on the creative mind within. 🙂 Well done.
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I am sure she does. 🙂 Thank you so much.. 🙂
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Wonderful story Prakash and with a wonderful message! I think it is a wonderful idea to write a book about the things handicapped children say. Thank you so much for participating with FFfAW challenge!
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Thanks a many! Enjoyed writing it. Am happy for participating. Will try to do more.. 🙂
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I look forward to reading your future stories! 🙂
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I like this positive take on the prompt 🙂
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Thank you Prajakta.. 🙂
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The captions are really creative. I like ‘stones at day…’ And ‘hide and seek….’ the most. The message you gave in the end made it even great.
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ahh, thanks a many Hargun. 🙂 The image prompt triggered it all..
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Ilove the story
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Thank you.. 🙂
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Well, Divinity is kind. If it takes anything from us then it also shower its blessings in some other way. These physically disabled students were blessed with creative minds and I’m glad that Varuni was there to encourage them.
Thank you for writing this piece. I enjoyed reading this story with a positive message 🙂
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Very true, Thank you so much. I am glad you liked it.. 🙂 am all smiles.. 🙂
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I love the ingenious way you proved their creativity. I agree with Varuni, a book their thoughts would be awesome. Beautiful story Prakash 🙂
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I am glad you observed it.. Thank you so much Ameena.. 🙂
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I am amazed at the replies too. I loved your creative aspect here 🙂
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Heee….. Thanks a many.. 🙂
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Very cool Prakash! you are so creative 🙂
Sherri-Ellen
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Thank you so much.. 🙂
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Very creative use of the prompt picture. Sweet story. 🙂
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Thank you so much.. 🙂
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Thank you so much as well.. 🙂
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