How do these Saturdays keep rolling around so quickly, Jenny? One thing's for sure, your inimitable Saturday Centus is a great way to kick 'em off! Thanks for this word-related prompt (seen below in red). Ya gotta know I loved it!
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Woman at the Well
©2012 Susan Noyes Anderson
"I
love you," she whispered, dropping the words like old pennies
into a well gone dry. But the words didn't land.
"I
love you," she murmured again, fumbling the phrase deep in
her own territory, a Hail Mary pass that went to ground.
Show some self-respect, she chided inwardly,
full knowing that her need for him eclipsed it.
"I
love you," she insisted––this time launching every letter
(seven smooth, heat-seeking missiles) at his heart, fearing his heart no longer
burned.
The pause was deafening, devastating.
“Words
can be puzzling,” he said. “Sometimes, omnipotent. But words can’t
wake the dead.”
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great take on the prompt. you've managed to say so much with so little.
ReplyDeletethanks for your visit, have a great day.
Gave me shivers. Good work.
ReplyDeletePoor girl, she's too late.
ReplyDeleteoh. i could "see" your words. excellent!
ReplyDeleteWords carry so much power. The story in this prompt says it...I could actually feel it. I think sometimes a physical blow is easier to forget or forgive than words thrown at you.
ReplyDeletewow....really great story...tight...and some truth blended in as well....and some deep sadness.....
ReplyDeleteExcellent take on the prompt, Sue. This was a good challenge for us, I think.
ReplyDeleteWow. That said it all.
ReplyDeleteThat man is heartless!
ReplyDeleteThat was really really sad...
ReplyDeleteThat was a real challange and you were totally up to it, as usual. Yes, you reallly do have a way with words.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a powerful way with words. I love when I finally get over for a visit! :)
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done. So romantic and quietly desperate. I can feel the deepest hope in her. Great job. Mine is here
ReplyDeleteHave you an AWESOME WEEKEND!
hugs
shakira
Like always you never disappoint with your writings.
ReplyDeleteNever leave here without being in awe of you and your gift of words.
Love
Maggie
Oh such deep sadness she has.
ReplyDeleteFabulous writing.
~Naila Moon
http://writing-out-of-the-blue.blogspot.com/2012/09/words-are-puzzzlinga-story-104-words.html
That gave me goose-bumps, my friend!
ReplyDeletecan feel her sadness and despair.
ReplyDeleteYou truly are an artist, in every way!
ReplyDeletethat was very cool! Nicely done, my friend, nicely done!
ReplyDeleteNo they can't but I like to think they can hear us...in their own way.
ReplyDeleteNicely done! I talk to the dead all the time!
ReplyDeletePowerfully written, Sue! I feel deeply saddened, all of a sudden. (Don't worry, I'll cheer up.)
ReplyDeleteFantastic piece, every word had such great meaning. A very sad story. The love and meaning in her exclamation, hoping to stir any remanence of love in his heart. But it already died. Thanks for a great read.
ReplyDeleteThis made me shiver, Sue.
ReplyDeleteAnd that's no small fear when you're menopausal.
Cool!