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| PHOTO PROMPT -Copyright-Roger Bultot |
I stood in the
university’s car park with a stunned look on my face.
“Please don’t tell me
you spent our entire budget on that?”
My brother and I were
going on a road trip. Twelve months of mapping routes and covering the
iconic trails of our dreams. While I was planning he was preparing our
ride, an old Johnston truck, for the trip.
The dilapidated truck
overrun by vegetation was a reminder of how people had laughed at us.
“Relax,” he said, “When you start a huge, foolish project like Noah, it makes absolutely no difference what people
think.”
Written for Friday Fictioneers. Word Count : 100
When Rochelle provided a spark from Hafiz, I felt maybe this week was a good time to use Sufi poetry for inspiration. For better or verse My choice was Rumi.
And after posting it here, I decided to make some little tweaks so that it's clear who says the final sentence.
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Written for Friday Fictioneers. Word Count : 100
When Rochelle provided a spark from Hafiz, I felt maybe this week was a good time to use Sufi poetry for inspiration. For better or verse My choice was Rumi.
And after posting it here, I decided to make some little tweaks so that it's clear who says the final sentence.
Oh, I love that line, "A huge, foolish project like Noah." I'll have to read some of the Sufi poetry. Great way to weave it into your story! Nice one.
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy. I loved that line too and had to find a way to use it. I am glad you liked it.
DeleteThat's what I like, a Biblical road trip.
ReplyDeleteMan, that;'s spiritual journey he's talking about.
Ha. Randy
A long road trip with your brother could be akin to a spiritual road trip ;-)
DeleteThanks for reading and commenting Randy.
Dear Subroto,
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased that my use of Hafiz's poetry inspired you. Amazing how these two could've been writing for today, isn't it? I enjoyed your story and the links.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle it was a great to do something different this time, I am glad you liked it. I think Rumi says it best “Don't be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.”
DeleteThanks for the link - and re-using that great line. I would love to know how this pair got on with their road trip. I don't imagine this was the only confrontation they had, but the brother's attitude will get them through.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Sarah. I am going to use that line for any new undertaking now. Thanks for reading and commenting.
DeleteRoad trips of all road trips. Great beginning to an interesting storyline...
ReplyDeleteThank you. A road trip with siblings is bound to be an interesting experience.
DeleteIt must be in the air! I posted a blog this week with a quote from Rumi, from a book I have of his poetry, and then found the site Poet Seers; Rochelle quotes Hafiz, citing Poet Seers; now you quote Rumi. Aside from this, I like your take on the prompt. I also thought of the biblical Noah - they thought he was mad, too, I think, when he started his 'ark road trip'. Thanks for the trip. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne. There is much wisdom in these poets and I loved the way he expressed this thought, so I tried to use it. I am glad you liked it.
Deletewonderful piece. and thank you for the link :)
ReplyDeleteThanks kz I am glad you liked my contribution to FF and also enjoyed Rumi's poem.
DeleteI think it’s gonna be an awesome adventure!
ReplyDeleteI think it is, all wild foolish projects have that spark. Thanks for reading and commenting Dawn.
DeleteI'm a big fan of road trip, and really enjoyed this story, Subroto! With some quick dialogue and a little backdrop, there's a rich story here.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dawn I am glad you liked it. I think I too need to start a huge, foolish project like Noah.
DeleteAmen to that. Why worry about what they think? I loved the poem too.
ReplyDeleteTrue do your best and not worry about what others think. I am glad you liked the poem, thanks for reading and commenting Russell.
DeleteDear Subroto, Road Trip, Road Trip, Road Trip! YEA! Fun if the truck can make it - I hope it does. Don't listen to any one's negative comments about the condition of the truck. I think you'll have FUN! Nan :)
ReplyDeleteAnd that is what Rumi is telling us. Go on a road trip of a lifetime. Thanks for your comments Nan.
DeleteSubroto, This story reminded me of the time my son and a friend drove the friend's truck across the U.S. following old Route 66. It was quite an adventure for them. Good story and well written. : ) ---Susan
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic I hope that they had a lot of fun. Thanks for reading and commenting Susan.
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