I laughed at you. I thought it was a line.
Now, beneath this purple-black bruise of a sky, this scarred and crumbling firmament, I wish I’d taken your word, and taken you home.
This post was written in response to the Trifecta Writing Challenge weekend prompt:
Give us 33-333 words with this as your inspiration:
The world will end in three days.
(Photo courtesy of NASA.)
Ha! I love how this is simultaneously poetic and wry.
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powerful. love the way your writing picks up pace and races in the span of just a few words
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That was a nice, short punch to the gut. Great job with the prompt. Per usual. Hope you’ll come back and see us on Monday.
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Powerhouse of a piece. Ah, regrets…dang.
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I like your description of the sky, and the story as a whole!
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I’m amazed at how vivid your writing is with so few words.
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Beautifully done. Both poetic and powerful.
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Packed with emotion for a momentary decision made into a permanent consequence.
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Oh, my. YES. I am officially a firm fan.
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Right back at you! You have blown me away with every word I’ve read.
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