by Louise McNaught
He yearned for something Big. The most unfortunate
student,
Wi always had an immeasurable sheet of problems
instead of
a supper…
a supper…
“Super job”, - he cheered himself, bending a clay
pebble in
the pocket of his jumpsuit.
the pocket of his jumpsuit.
This morning waking early Wi felt somewhat not safe.
Jumping
over the flight of stairs, he was at school in a wee.
over the flight of stairs, he was at school in a wee.
The fireplace, a cozy spot for occasional seclusions,
looked
different. The flames, having gorged wooden board, crept up
different. The flames, having gorged wooden board, crept up
to the base of a fireplace.. The front part was
already eroded…
“…and nobody see it!” – “And you?” – the thoughts have
evaporated…
evaporated…
Wi turned the neck for possible help. Behind the locked
glass door
he noticed the clerk, entering the office.
he noticed the clerk, entering the office.
Heat’s reached its highest!..
-
Pphh! ……………………. - Pkshl tchss…
Still staring thru the door with raised arm, he noticed
inky traces
on the face of approaching clerk…
Brenda Warren
Brenda Warren
I love the sounds you end on..a mysterious story..whee!
ReplyDeleteWhoa.... this is sooooo good. You've written in so much energy.
ReplyDeletethe fireplace once was cozy, not so much after that haha
ReplyDeleteWhat a tale for the imagination. Each reader will probably picture it differently. Enthralling!
ReplyDeleteExcellent writing!
ReplyDeleteerosion
that last bit feels just a bit menacing...
ReplyDeletei am not sure if that feeling of ill will
may still not come true...
You've captured my attention with your tale!
ReplyDeleteI like how we can interpret the ending each in our own way!
ReplyDeleteYour story poem here is amazing! and the tales you tell are all so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThe ending is a mystery. :)
I enjoy a mystery. Well wordled.
ReplyDeleteOH I loved reading this...so much I read it twice! Delightful :)
ReplyDeleteA fitting tale for all hallow's eve.......the painting is rather haunting as well.
ReplyDeleteA very interesting tale..
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Interesting. I read it in a creepy tone. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks friends! Hope you have nice hallow's eve! 8-}
ReplyDeleteWonderful sounds in this mysterious piece, Irene. Thanks for visiting me and yes, I am extremely late getting back to read. Sorry.
ReplyDeletePamela