Bluebell SSS Prompt No. 9 ~ Bittersweet Liberation
They say that sorry is the hardest word . But I beg to differ . I can say sorry , over and over … Sorry for doubting you . Sorry that I failed to live up to your expectations . Sorry this … sorry that . Sorry ……. that you had to find out the truth in such a cruel manner . I think that the hardest word is goodbye . Farewell . Ciao . Auf Wiedersehen . Adieu . It doesn't matter what language you use (there's a choice of four , remember …) . It doesn't matter who you are . If you've ever had to say goodbye , you'll know the gut-wrenching feeling . Goodbye should be banned from the vocabulary . It is too harsh . Rather walk away , pretend that the departure is for a little while only , a temporary condition , hiatus . So you say , see you later !
And as the vessel moves away , floating little by little , on course to who-knows-where , it is buffeted by a light wind which lifts the edges of the diaphonous organza fabric , ruffles it gentle and playful , in stark contrast to the forlorn figure silhouetted against a dusky sky . The vessel moves and the distance increases . The gut-wrenching is all-consuming . But you should know the feeling by now . It's not new . This scenario has played itself out , many times … So why the sense of loss , betrayal ? Because this time it's different .
And as the vessel grows smaller and smaller , becomes a mere dot on the horizon and disappears , like the blip on a radar screen ; the day draws to a close , and it's the closing of another chapter of the novel that is your nomadic existence . But it's the final chapter of this epic novel . As the co-author , I should know . And I don't believe in sequels …..
Check out the BluebellShort Story Slam prompt at : http://bluebellbooks.blogspot.com/2011/08/short-story-slam-week-9.html
So true. I hate that word, too, and what it means.
Well, I'll see ya. : )
The word is just so final … it cuts to the core … see ya thingy 🙂
Mish! A bravura performance. I was completely engaged in this journey and totally charmed. Well done and good-bye in this case is not forever more …
Later …
Jamie
I appreciate your wonderful comments Jamie ! I’m so glad that you were caught up in the journey ! The moral support inspires me as I continue on my writing journey ! 🙂
"and I don't believe in sequels" . . . gee, I wish I could get to that point. Brava!
Thanks Kay ! I think we find it difficult to reach that point because “hope springs eternal in the human breast ” … there’s always that sense of … maybe it will get better … maybe a positive change will come … be patient … give it time … 🙂
I'm glad this is finding a lot of different ways to tell the pic's story. Well done Mish.
Stu
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Thanks Stu . I appreciate the support .
honesty is important, love your confession alike entry.
beautiful take.
Thank you morning . The first step when working towards a solution is to acknowledge the cold , hard facts of a situation . And it’s so difficult to step away from a situation and be objective and honest .
Very well done, Mish …I like your thoughts on the words sorry and good-bye.
I am always intrigued with the way so many find something totally different to express in their interpretations of the photo. I have attempted to put mmy thoughts into the photo,as well.
Here it is : http://insidethemindofisadora.wordpress.com/2011/09/02/sailing-into=the-midnight-sky/
Namste,
Isadora
The two words popped into my mind when I saw the prompt , and they wouldn’t go away so I used the words to start off my piece and the rest just followed . I’m gonna hop over to your place to read your contribution .
brilliant words,
a new chapter begins when one makes a turn.
well done.
Thank you so much . I think the hardest part is to actually make that turn … close an existing chapter …
Interesting post.
Thanks Shelly .
A different story — I apprecaite much the thoughts in it! 🙂
Thanks for the appreciation ! 🙂
you are quite a talent,
love tghe ride your words take us, profound entry.
So glad you enjoyed the ride ! Thanks for popping in !
Your ending is excellent. Very well done
Thank you for the kind comment , Ann !
fantatstically descriptive on the sheer inanity of sorry, I bloody well enjoyed the read!
Thanks A.B. Your strong response says it all !
Powerful ending to a wonderful piece! Goodbye is a heart-breaking word, for sure.
Nicely done. I enjoyed your story and I think goodbye probably is truly harder for me than sorry too. Blessings, Terri
Thanks for dropping in and posting a comment ! I really appreciate it Terri 🙂
I agree.. "Good-bye" should be stricken from the vocabulary!
Also, I love the last 2 lines… very profound 🙂
Thank you for the comment ! 🙂