Post 1548. Wednesday June 14
Friday Fictioneers
The moon beckons me through a gap in the curtains. I leave my bed, descend the stairs and stroll past the pool where late night revellers drunkenly sit, clutching empty glasses.
On the deserted beach pebbles crackle beneath my feet. I dip my toes in the water and gaze towards the shimmering horizon.
Someone takes my hand and leads me to a crooked rock. Back to back, we sit. Minutes go by. An hour. No words pass our lips, no need. When I glance over my shoulder she is gone.
I wander back to my hotel room, tightly close the curtains and slumber 'til dawn. Contented, satisfied.
For now.
Dear Keith,
ReplyDeleteTrue friends don't need to speak with words. Companionable silence is conversation enough at times. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
https://rochellewisoff.com/2017/06/14/16-june-2017/
I entirely agree. Thaks Rochelle
DeleteIntriguing... could almost be a dream.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. Thanks Claire
DeleteThis is incredibly peaceful. Well done.
ReplyDeleteVery kind of you Alicia
DeleteWell done image of peace and companionship.
ReplyDeleteCheers SitW
DeleteAn amazing play of words Keith. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Shivam
DeleteThat was a very enjoyable and evocative read Keith.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it Kalpanaa
DeleteHi Keith - glad you were able to walk past the revellers ... and not let them interfere with your story ... sounds an ideal scenario ... companionable peace ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI'm usually one of them! Cheers Hilary
DeleteSo you finally met up with the woman in the window.
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Thanks Denise
DeleteI felt every moment of that scene.
ReplyDeleteI'm plerased. Thank you liz
DeleteA very subtle romance.
ReplyDeleteThe best kind! Thanks James.
DeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much.
DeleteLove the sense of this.. I hardly know if it's for real
ReplyDeleteNor me! Cheers brudberg
DeleteLike a dream . I like the poetic delicacy running through the story .
ReplyDeleteThanks so much moon.
DeletePeaceful and surreal.
ReplyDeleteDelighted it came across Sally
DeleteAn interesting, dreamy, story. Almost mystical with the mysterious and silent partner.
ReplyDeleteHere's mine if you're interested - https://michaelsfishbowl.com/2017/06/16/i-sit/
Much appreciated Micheal. I'm on my way to yours!
DeleteWell. And you're just going to leave us hanging there?
ReplyDeleteI am - sorry!
DeleteIt read with a dream-like, ethereal feel. I loved it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Amie
Deleteoooooo! Love this. Definitely atmospheric and intriguing!
ReplyDeleteCheers Sascha
Deleteshe must have left because she became impatient waiting for him to make a pass at her. :)
ReplyDeleteYou could be right plaridel!
DeleteLovely story Keith, so calm and sweet - a perfect isolation. Lovely stuff
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words Lynn
DeleteWhat a lovely story of peace and serenity. Although, the 'For now' at the end hints at something ominous to follow.
ReplyDeleteWho knows? Thanks Clare.
DeleteI could have read more on this one. Your descriptions took me at the beach where I felt a quietness.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful writing ...
Isadora ��
Thanks so much for visiting Isadora
DeleteI agree, it does have a dream like quality.
ReplyDeleteOoh, intriguing.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds straight out of a fairy tale. meeting a friend/soulmate at night on a a a BEACH. Intriguing .
ReplyDeletehttp://ideasolsi65.blogspot.in/2017/06/the-siren.html
So peaceful, and an almost spiritual friendship here.
ReplyDeleteA case where two people are perfectly at home with each other. Sometimes it's all that's needed. Good writing, Keith. :) --- Suzanne
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