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This week's writing challenge from
Five Sentence Fiction
( Lillie McFerrin Writes ) is based upon the prompt:
Vacation
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What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week Lillie posts one word for inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word.
Private Retreat
There weren't many places to escape the heat and danger of the inner city streets during the summer, but Ty and his dog found a little piece of paradise when they slid down into a storm culvert to hide from a gang. There wasn't much of a beach, just some sand that had piled up against the drainpipe strewn with bottle caps that glistened like multi-colored seashells in the soapy water flowing through from someone washing a car. The sumac fronds overhead hide the sun as well as any palm tree, and the cool air flowing from the concrete storm drain was as close to an ocean breeze as he was ever likely to experience. He sat quietly in the shade waiting for the disturbing noises above to dissipate, relaxing in the refreshing serenity of his tiny oasis. When Ty's dog jumped at the sound of gunfire nearby, he reassured his friend with, "Don't worry about that today—we're on vacation."
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Vacation is what you make of it, especially within a city like New York. Luckily as a child of the 1950's and 1960's I had a sizeable playground across the street from the building I lived which had a building that contained a large playroom, and a woman matron you handed out the games, table hockey, ping pong balls and paddles. Most of the games we played we actually made up ourselves. And we made our own vacations there. THANKS for the memories.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for taking the time to read my post! It's in short supply for me these days, so it means a lot. I'm glad the story brought back some good memories!
DeleteWonderful feeling this summer holidays.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is! Sometimes it doesn't take a lot to make us feel better. And it's always feels better when a new reader drops by! Thanks!
DeleteThe feeling of relaxation comes across beautifully. It's amazing how tranquil an oasis can be despite the location. Well done. x
ReplyDeleteThanks! I was fortunate enough to have found a few places like the one described during my childhood.
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