Today’s word prompt is by Jocelyn Rish because I liked its tone of desperation. And in contrast, I’ve chosen this sunny picture from Anna Smith, just to see what sparks would fly when the two opposite tones meet.
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He would walk to his son, and be the father, walk to his mother and be her son. He would do it, he told himself as he took another step, waving away the help again— he would do it, or die trying.
If you liked this story you might like some of the stories I wrote for my A to Z last year.
You can tell us what you thought were the highlights of your April Challenge, what you learned, what changes you might make next time, or what surprised you most. Let us know about special bloggers you met in your A to Z journey or about a post or posts that especially moved or impressed you. There are no limits as to what your Challenge experience might have been so tell us in your best way how you felt about the April A to Z Challenge of 2012.
Thanks for using my pic. Wow he will die trying, amazing. Will you be publishing these stories too?
I like the determination that comes through here and the hint of tragedy that comes with knowing Xavier is terribly ill.
Thank you, everyone, for being so kind in your comments.
Most of the stories are written at a sitting, in half an hour or less, and now that I'm almost at the end, I feel guilty about that.
But I've been traveling, and the stories came as and when and how they came, and I guess that is how they'll remain on this blog.
I loved the title! The story reminded me of The Road to Perdition!!!
you are one beautiful writer. It's an honour to meet you.
jean
nice. can stand alone.
What a powerful story for your "X" post.
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I like this excerpt. Thanks for visiting my blog. Only one more day to go. Will life ever be the same?
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What a beautiful post! Am close to tears.
I love your stories. Waiting for the next.
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Wow, very powerful. Rivetting! Keep in touch and all best wishes for your final "Z". It has been a great experience and now ready for a break after Monday—at least for a little while.
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I'm starting to feel like a broken record, but that's another powerful story. I love how much sense of back story you were able to fit into such a small piece.
"He would walk to his son, and be the father, walk to his mother and be her son." This sentence shows that the best ending can be deceptively plain and simple. No flowery prose or ten dollars words, but a perfectly arranged sentence that captures the heart and the essential human experiences that tie us all together – family, and death. 🙂
Poor man… I can sense his determination to be this person who makes his mother and his son proud!
As always, an amazing job! Can you believe it…almost done. I'm so glad to have found your blog.
I feel for the poor man. Good job describing his anguish.
I can't believe we are almost to the end. I have really enjoyed your stories. Thanks.
Von L
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