Trifecta: Week Seventy-Seven
Write 33 to 333 words using the following definition of DELIBERATE: slow, unhurried, and steady as though allowing time for decision on each individual action involved .
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(The entire story of Libby to date can be found here.)
Libby swung her legs around onto the bench and layed down eyes closed to deliberate as to how to proceed. In spite of the intimidating voice, she felt drawn to this spirit or guide or whatever inner wisdom was in the universe of her mind. Admittedly surreal, she needed to know more.
The beautiful hill was immediately in view with her "guide" beckoning her to come to him. She started up the hill, touching the flowers with her hands, inhaling the fragrance, engaging all of her senses. When she reached the top, she saw the same bench she was lying upon with her tuxedo-ed gentleman not far from her.
"Why are you so scary?" she asked him.
He broke his facade and chuckled. "Well I had to get your attention. I do speak with wisdom which carries some authority in my voice, I suppose. You needn't be afraid of me, Libby."
She walked closer to him gazing at his wise elderly face noticing his kind eyes. She felt a tingling of energy approaching him. Raising her hand, she softly touched the side of his face and immediately felt a rush of love like nothing she had ever felt before. Tears welled in her eyes. He placed his hands on her shoulders asking if she was still afraid of him.
"No," she said wiping away her tears. “Who are you? What are you? I have so many questions.”
“All in due time,” he answered in a softer kinder tone.
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Good one!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joe. This trek to find inner wisdom is slow in real life. At least was able to get past part where s/he's not scary in this segment.
DeleteI'm glad that there was kindness behind his eyes, and that she doesn't fear him. Oh, but this is so good!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it, Valerie! Hopefully next part can get into something truly wisdom like ;-O
DeleteThis is so intriguing! I like that he went from scary to trusted.
ReplyDeleteThis is fiction based on a culmination of non-fiction people who met their inner wisdom. This one did present as demanding initially until she finally listened and understood his demeanor. He sounded very proper but had her best interests always at heart. The bench goes with another person's experience. I find inner wisdom fascinating. Glad you are liking it!
DeleteThis piece is full of wisdom I love it Maggie.
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DeleteGreat tale in dreaminess that only you can write
ReplyDeleteThanks, Björn. I did live there for a long time ;-O
DeleteNice job building tension and mystery again! The imagery of the hill, flowers, fragrance, etc. are such great contrast to the creepiness! It's perfect.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting progression in this piece! Lovely writing and a great story!
ReplyDeleteOne little comment: I think in your first sentence it should read "lay down" rather than lied.
Thanks, Suzanne, had layed first but got a red line. Rushed to post cuz am out of town now. Thanks for commenting and catching the typo!
DeleteTell him to stop being dodgy and just say what he means to say (:
ReplyDeleteI like this, it could have gone either way but I'm glad it took the direction it did!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this - and can't wait to see how things develop. Mysterious guides are mysterious :D
ReplyDeleteGlad to see he's deciding to talk. Maybe now she can get some explanations.
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Very cinematic, sensorial. I'm a little afraid for her need for answers.
ReplyDeleteOh, I definitely want to know more about this.
ReplyDeleteGlad he is nice. It seems things that are new or unfamiliar seem scary at first may end up not being so.
ReplyDeleteSorry was out of town when new comments were made. Thank you all for reading and taking time for feedback!
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