Friday, June 25, 2021

Eye of Hurricane

PHOTO PROMPT © Brenda Cox


We called her Hurricane Lucy.  When she blew into my brother’s life she drove away all competitors for his affection.  The timid ones really didn’t stand a chance in her path and the stubborn ones were ultimately cast aside.

What about the man in the eye of the hurricane? The clueless one had no idea as the storm raged around him.  When it all ended we crawled out of the shelter hoping for peace while picking up the debris.

As years went by we just built our own shelters and only emerged when the storm would recede.
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Written for Friday Fictioneers. Word Count : 100

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I am back after missing the last couple of episodes of Friday Fictioneers.  I am at the moment struggling with motivation and lack of belief in my writing skills.  But I guess there is no better way to counter that but by writing more.

In other news I've been doing push-ups this week to raise money for mental health - this is me 

One in five Australians will experience mental ill health this year and only 46% of people seek help. It's a complex challenge - for ourselves, our loved ones and, most of all, for the nine Australians who die by suicide everyday.

The Push For Better Foundation aims to engage and educate people in mental and physical health, and raise awareness of the mental health issues affecting everyday Australians.

I'd love read what you think about this post...



10 comments :

  1. I love this metaphor of a great love as a devastating hurricane

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  2. Dear Subroto,

    Lucy sounds like a must to avoid. Wonderfully described. There are people like that. More's the pity.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  3. I can think of a few 'hurricanes' who have had such a devastating effect on a family. Nicely done.

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  4. I also know of a few hurricanes who came in, disrupted, then left!

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  5. Sounds like your brother has a "type" he's drawn to that his family understands how to avoid.

    Good luck on the pushup challenge. That's a tough one.

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    1. Looks like he does. Thanks for reading and commenting Lisa. The pushup challenge is now done and dusted :-)

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