Welcome to Friday Fictioneers, where every story is a surprise. We are an international community of writers who get together once a week to write flash fiction. Our lovely leader, author Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, posts the photo prompt on her blog, Addicted to Purple.
I’m glad to be back after a brief hiatus. On occasion, my muse goes missing and I have to chase after her (or him). Have I found my muse again? You be the judge! Tell me in your comments 🙂
Photo Copyright: Dale Rogerson
Life and Death
by Jan Brown
Jenny walked the long pathway. The rising sun lit the way, heating the cold stone. On each side, wondrous adventures loomed. Beautiful gardens, inviting beaches, sprawling cities. There were also darker paths with an edgy feel. Certainly riskier exploits awaited there! She longed for the exhilaration, the thrill of accomplishment.
Was she on the right path? So many choices–just like life.
Does He really have a plan for any of this? If so, Jenny wished He would just come out and tell her! But nooooooooo…He leaves it up to her to decide which path to take.
Just like life.
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…The rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. – Luke 1:78-79
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A garden of forking paths! I like it
Thanks, Neil!
This is poetry… I love that you are left to chose yourself… some of the imagery reminds me of Robert Frost a road less taken.. So nice to see you back again.
Thank you, Bjorn. I especially like the comment that this is poetry. I thought about Frost’s poem as well. Did you know I wrote a “fractured” version of his poem for a National Poetry Month challenge? I’ll send you a link…it’s good for a chuckle 😁
Yeah, funny how that works out.
Yes! And thank you for visiting my blog.
I think you have found your muse again, I hope you carry on down this path 🙂
Thank you, Iain! I’ll try to stay on the straight and narrow 😇
I echo Iain, your muse is definitely back. Many paths to choose
Thank you, Graham!!
In the end, is it not best to make our own choices?
Yes, it is!!!
Writing encourages to think. Keep it up.
Thank you, Michael!!
Welcome back Jan! It does seem you’ve found your muse again… oh the choices we must make; I like the way your story shines a light on that. Seems you’ve found your path back.
Thank you, Dawn. It’s good to be back!
Lovely. We all have choices to make and they’re our own. I hope she chooses the right paths as she navigates her way!
Thank you, Alistair!
You’ve definitely found your muse again 😃
Thank you!!!
I missed your work. And yes, your muse is alive and kicking.
Thank you, Sandra!
Choices – He leaves it to us, and all we can do is hope.
Very true! Thank you for reading and commenting 😀
So many adventures, so many choices to make — yet He doesn’t leave us without guidance.
“And thine ear shall hear a word behind thee, saying, “this is the way, walk ye in it…” Isaiah 30:21
Wonderful Bible reference! Thank you for reading and commenting 😀
Dear Jan,
I’m glad to see you chose the path back to Friday Fictioneers. Your muse is a live and well. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you, Rochelle!
If so, Jenny wished He would just come out and tell her
Isn’t this what we all wish? You caught that very well in this story. Welcome back!!!!
Thank you, Alicia! It’s good to be back 😀
So the questions never end. I agree with Bjorn, poetry. Nice work.
Thank you, Honie!