Sasha knew she shouldn’t spy. Yet she was hidden within a pine tree, wrapped in warm hat, scarf and coat. Her head hurt; no more tears left to shed. Bare hands pulling back branches so she could see. To confirm what her gut told her. In dawn’s orangy light, with thermos of coffee, she drove to their park, hid by their bench. Stomping her feet, blowing on her hands, she waited. She heard lilt of laughter, saw hands held, gentle then fervent kiss. She closed her portal on the world of his new love. She closed her heart forever.
© Lorraine
Writing in the raw for Bikugurl’s 100 Word Wednesday, week 9. Image Credit: Toa Heftiba. Not in quite the same romantic, optimistic mood as last week.
Lorraine's frilly freudian slip 
March 14, 2017 at 7:27 pm
I had the same thoughts love lost, being left out in the cold – proverbial and literal. Wonderful story — just sad she has closed her heart forever. Hopefully, only to him! Thanks for joining us again this week :-)
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March 16, 2017 at 12:01 am
You’re welcome. Yes, I hope someone melts her frozen heart. This week’s response has the potential for an optimistic ending.
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March 16, 2017 at 12:14 am
It can usually go either way, but I was looking for the happy ending 💕
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March 16, 2017 at 12:16 am
I wasn’t in a very optimistic mood that day. Happens sometimes with me. I don’t always write happy endings — though I love to read them!
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March 16, 2017 at 12:19 am
Agreed–though I’m pushing myself to write less than happy ones to force some growth😉
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March 16, 2017 at 12:20 am
For me, it’s writing the happy endings! I write them more often than I used to, to try and add some optimism to my writing and my attitude, approach to life.
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March 16, 2017 at 12:24 am
It took me years to find the silver lining, but doesn’t take much to go back to the darkness of life. Living through a cancer diagnosis helped, but having perspective of time and age really does work wonders if you keep looking for that silver lining💕
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March 16, 2017 at 12:28 am
Yes, sometimes I fall very deep into the darkness — loosing sight of the stars and the silver lining. I need reminders that the starscape still sparkles, and silver linings so exist.
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March 16, 2017 at 12:52 am
I find volunteering in one time events takes me out of my life and enriches it while helping someone {or something} else😉
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March 16, 2017 at 12:54 am
Thanks — that is a good suggestion. I should look more for those opportunities within my community. I like the idea of the double enrichment — of the volunteer and the cause they are volunteering for. <3
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March 16, 2017 at 12:56 am
And if you find something you are interested in, believe in, or enjoy? Even better ❤️
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March 16, 2017 at 12:57 am
There are so many things that aren’t right with the world, and things that I have done stuff about/with in the past. I need to rediscover that part of me.
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March 16, 2017 at 1:00 am
I hope you’ll consider it! I find this time of year is flush with many outdoor opportunities, like planting…it’s a two-for-one😉
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March 16, 2017 at 1:04 am
That is definitely a two for one — planting! I like being outdoors. Right now, winter has returned for a few weeks, but hopefully after that, the snow and cold dissipate and allow for planting and other activities — like tidying up park spaces for spring, planting, and other such activities. Thanks for the ideas.
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March 16, 2017 at 1:05 am
Of course–you’re worth it…and very welcome 💕
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March 9, 2017 at 6:09 am
Good stuff Lorraine…
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March 9, 2017 at 9:05 am
Thanks Mark. A sadder tale than last week, but it seemed to suit the picture and my mood.
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March 9, 2017 at 9:06 am
oops, Martin, not Mark. What I get for proof reading AFTER I click send.
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March 9, 2017 at 9:16 am
No worries Lawrence…
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March 8, 2017 at 8:13 pm
That guy doesn’t even know what he’s lost. What a jerk!
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March 8, 2017 at 11:08 pm
My idea exactly — didn’t even break off one before he starts the next and breaks Sasha’s heart!
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March 10, 2017 at 12:04 am
He’ll get his someday.
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March 10, 2017 at 12:04 am
Ah, revenge — what goes around, comes around.
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