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Copyright Jan Wayne Fields
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Born to the wealthy landed gentry he flitted
through life charming everyone he met. Ever
the prankster they still talk about the day he flew a pair of underpants on the
Town Hall’s mast head.
Yet behind the bluster hid a man troubled by demons
within. Later while his face crinkled in
a wry smile the sorrow would flirt at the edges. Till one day he locked himself in the study
and shut the door on his life forever.
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Written for Friday Fictioneers. Word Count : 100
With the events of this past week I have a feeling that this episode of the Fictioneers might have a similar theme running through it. The black dog visits some of us and they need all the help and support that we can give them.
R.I.P Robin Williams! It's hard to pay an adequate tribute to an artiste who gave us so much.
Very sad. Yes, we seemed to have been prompted in the same direction this week. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI think countless people across the globe were saddened this week. Thanks for reading and commenting Sandra.
DeleteDear Subroto,
ReplyDeleteThe less I say the better. Your story says it all. Perfect from cover to cover.
shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you for your generous praise Rochelle. I treasure your inputs.
DeleteWonderful use of the prompt to give tribute to a great entertainer.
ReplyDeleteThank you Grace I am glad you liked my little tribute to a wonderful entertainer.
DeleteA poignant and timely piece!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments. I think it is also time to acknowledge the dangers of overlooking mental health issues.
Deletethe ones we least expect to have deep underlying pain are those that surprise us the most. a solid story and tribute to a very talented entertainer.
ReplyDeleteTrue, a clown's smile often masks his sorrow. Thanks for reading and commenting Sun.
DeleteThanks. I think you really put your finger on the pulse with this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne, I am glad you liked it.
Deletesad and true and beautifully written. a nice tribute. it's been a sad week,really.
ReplyDeleteThanks kz. It's been a sad week but also time to remember the fun times.
DeleteAbout halfway through your story I understood where this would lead.. very well done for a very sad event.. behind ever clown's mask there are eyes filled with tears.
ReplyDelete"behind ever clown's mask there are eyes filled with tears"
DeleteThanks Björn, that is such a true statement. There is a song by Smokey Robinson that deals with the subject.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2kxlZDOHeQ
Your story paints a very dark and realistic picture of someone living with depression, especially this, "the sorrow would flirt at the edges." Well written. It has been a sad week and I agree it is difficult to pay tribute to one who has given us so much! His comedy and generous spirit will live on.
ReplyDeleteTrue his work will live on and remind us of his incredible talent. Thanks for reading and commenting Amy.
DeleteEveryone else has said it all .... Well done, dear.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alicia. I am so glad that you liked it.
DeleteA lovely tribute to a great person!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and commenting Uma.
Delete" Later while his face crinkled in a wry smile the sorrow would flirt at the edges. "
ReplyDeleteSuch an emphatic, evocative sentence. Just beautiful - in the face of so much sorrow.
Lovely piece of writing.
Thank you Pat for those lovely words of appreciation.
DeleteAn beautiful and complex character portrayed with love and affection, even without the Robin Williams reference. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah. I just felt I need to include Robin Williams in this week.
DeleteVery timely and beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteThank you Russell, so glad you liked it.
DeleteDear Subroto, Good story and very timely. Behind every smile - could be some sadness. Well done. Nan :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Nan. There is a lovely quote by Erma Bombeck that says it all.
Delete“There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.”
Subroto, That was a lovely tribute to Robin Williams. My husband is bi-polar so I know something of what Robin was going through. Of course, he had other problems as well. Poor man. He was often miserable, yet brought joy to so many others. He truly deserves to rest in peace.---Susan
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan for sharing, I know it is hard for the families concerned. And you are right he truly deserves to rest in peace.
DeleteI think we all felt shaken by this. I'm working on a post about RW, rather than my fictionalized contribution for this week's prompt. I haven't been able to shake it all week! Your story really touches on the story behind the story, Subroto. Very moving and well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Dawn. Looking forward to reading your post.
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