It’s time for Friday Fictioneers again! Each week, writers from around the world post 100-word stories based on a photo prompt provided by Madison Woods.
This week I am telling my story — a small fable — in a poem, a series of cinquain-like stanzas that I hope you will enjoy.
You can read other Friday Fictioneers’ work by clicking the link that appears below my story. There is also a Facebook page for the Friday Fictioneers.
Jackie and the Giant Grapevine
by Jan Brown
Cuttings
from the grapevine
of the dark-skinned shiraz,
planted in Jackie’s backyard last night,
shot up.
They soared
through the treetops
overnight! Branches became
trellis for giant grapes, blackish
purple,
until
their juicy weight
pulled it all down to earth.
Nectar burst forth from luscious globes.
Droplets,
filled with
the promise of
radiant health, like teardrops
melting, dripping like music, each
tear sings.
Lilting
notes bring magic
to the drink. Each sweet glass
brings health to the drinker. Salud!
Santé!
Extra-
terrestrial
grapevines? Magic? Healing
miracle? Maybe. A blessing,
surely.
Jackie prayed
in thanks, and cut
new shoots to plant elsewhere,
propagating love to heal
the world.
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Wine, the wonderful saviour of the world! A lovely, imaginative take on the prompt. I could almost taste those juicy grapes.
http://freejournowriter.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/fridayfictioneers-last-of-the-summer-vines/
Thank you; I enjoyed your story as well! Have a lovely weekend!
Very vivid and well done. Mine is here
http://boomiebol.wordpress.com/2012/07/18/office-talk-friday-fictioneers-718/
Thank you, sweetie!
“propagating love to heal the world” – if only there was more of that going around! Well done, Jan.
Thanks, Adam!
Jan, may I have some of that wine? Sounds like a lovely riff on Jack-in-the-beanstalk. Good job.
Thank you so much!
Slainte! I want what she’s having, from Mars or wherever! Heal the world. Wine is the way to do it. Like Jack’s magic beans, only happiness can come from such magical offerings.
http://mysocalleddutchlife.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/through-the-grapevine-ff-200712/
Thank you!
Very nice. i think the whole world needs to drink from your cup…
Randy
Thank you, Randy!
Loved this Jan 🙂 was lovely, alive and full of imagination…
Thank you, Raina, for stopping by my blog and for your wonderful comments. ❤
Thank you.. Very Very nice
What a lovely take on both the photo prompt and Jack and the Beanstalk – I loved the ending very much, it gives much hope after so many desolate tales this week 🙂
http://womanontheedgeofreality.com/2012/07/20/friday-fictioneers-the-grapevine/
Thank you for visiting my blog, Linda! I’m glad that my story was able to spread a little hope!
You’re welcome Jan 🙂
A great tribute to the splendid vine! Nicely done.
http://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/triple-exposure-friday-fictioneers-july-2012/
Oh, I love the fairy tale element; at first I was like “Jack and the beanstalk?” and then it was all “NOPE. BETTER.” Great job! http://kaitlinandmichaelbranch.com/2012/07/20/friday-fictioneers-13/
Thank you, Kaitlin!
In vino veritas 🙂 Well done! http://theforgottenwife.com/2012/07/19/friday-fictioneers-july-20-2012/
What a great take on the photo. An education in wine for me. I appreciate the form that you took in your writing. Great imagery.
I invite you to read mine at: http://haiku365.wordpress.com
I want a vine like this! Wonderful read!
cheers! Sláinte!
Is there a giant up there yonder? I’d like to try some of this vino.
If only one could propagate love from cuttings–your words make one want to try.