Photo Prompt©Na’ama Yehuda
Looking around, recalling a scene from The Notebook
When Noah and Allie lie down in the street
She is worried, and he is nonchalant
A vehicle arrives, honks the horn
And they jump up laughing; alive
Makes me smile!
Looking around, knowing that this isn’t right
If it was a quiet, lazy Sunday – okay
people huddled in front of the TV, eating, laughing
If I didn’t know differently
people huddled in front of the TV scared, eating
If I wasn’t escaping, heading anywhere else
people huddled together, dying, dead.
The quiet after the storm!
Friday fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other stories here.
RANDOM THOUGHTS by Trish 
This is an interesting story. I’ve often felt that way while “just out walking” lately. I loved the Notebook and I love how you weave that scene in.
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Thank you. Much appreciated x
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Interesting take on the prompt. Good one.
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Thanks!
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I’m with Iain. Not familiar with The Notebook. Think I’ll look at it on my Kindle.
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I loved the Notebook – book and movie.
I too was lost but then again I realized what you were going for once I read your explanation.
Sometimes, 100 words can eliminate a key factor. Keep on keeping on …
Be safe … Be Healthy … Be Happy 😍
Isadora 😎
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Dear Trish,
I did see The Notebook. I saw a sad progression, but also found myself a little lost.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle.
It was supposed to be a contrast. A moment of lightness where the quiet road reminded her of that lighthearted moment in the movie. But then reality hit, and she was quickly back to escaping the death around her – people in their homes living normally, to fear, to death. From a pandemic!! Clearly didn’t do such a good job this week 😁😇
And on another note – tricycle has arrived. Hiding under heavy books, atm 😉
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Oh, that makes me smile! So glad it got there. My first overseas order. (Unless you count Canada. 😉 )
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I didn’t understand this, but I could still appreciate the mood
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Mmmm. Couldn’t understand is not good 😦
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Got a bit lost – perhaps because I don’t know ‘The Notebook’? Got the first part, and then it all turned very dark!
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I haven’t done such a good job this week Iain, but thanks for feedback! 😉
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