
I sense it. I can almost grasp it. The future. Sitting just outside my window, like my first shiny new car on a festival. That time is not here yet, but anticipation brings it into the present. One day, soon, this will all be over. We’ll emerge, blinking in the sunshine, laugh and greet old friends. Now it’s clear who we really depend on. We’ll put an end to misery and want. We can build back better.
Can’t we?
Friday fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other stories here
It was such a sweet and charming tale. Oh yes! We can. We will. Perfect mood for the holiday season!
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Thanks so much
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Dear Neil,
We can but hope.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle
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Things certainly look a great deal more optimistic this morning. A topical take, nicely executed.
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Thanks so much, Sandra
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I suspect only if we vote ‘Yes’, Neil.
We know more than ever that Boris and his ilk are not to be trusted.
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Do you have a vote in France?
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I love the optimism, but I’m afraid the uncertain question at the end sums it up – we won’t. We’ll breath a sigh of relief that it’s over, and go back to the way we were before – with added unemployment, pay freezes and diminished social services. I really hope I’m wrong.
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Thanks, Iain. Perhaps if we really, really, want it?
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Hope is needed to move forward or at least needed to get through the day.
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And vision
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Let’s hope so!
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I do, fervently
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Yes, we can!
Hope is there. All will be well.
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But will it be BETTER?
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Loved the optimism in this story. I hope it mirrors reality.
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You missed the last line
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In the fairy tales, everyone gets to live happily ever after. So far, real life hasn’t quite caught up.
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Maybe that’s what we need storied for — so we can rethink reality
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Things can only get better – can’t they? Please?
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Let’s make it so
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Well, you know what they say, it’s the hope that kills you…
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Let’s hope not
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Theres always hope particularly with the good vaccine news of today. Fingers crossed we don’t go back to the old ways or it’ll be onto my tale next!
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We’re not hugely good at learning lessons. It’s only 100 years since the last huge pandemic
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God, I hope so.
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As do we all
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The world keeps turning, I do hope humanity learns and improves.
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I also
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I feel the hope! It is there, tickling the edges of the fog around us! 🙂
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Thank you
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I think we have to hang on to hope…
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I agree. The alternative is unattractive
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Let’s hope so. An optimistic and poignant tale Neil. Very enjoyable.
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Thanks so much
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I like the cusp of hope you describe, Neil. Hope you are right.
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History may suggest we’ll forget again
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The optimism is commendable, there is an upbeat feel and at the same time a sense of loss since nothing will be the same again.
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Thanks so much, James
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Yes, I sincerely believe that we can! We ARE a resilent people. 🙂 ❤
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I like that take
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looks like wishful thinking for now, but i love the positive attitude. 🙂
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If we don’t imagine the future, we can never build it
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Such a taste of hope. One day it will be better. Keep looking out that window!
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Maybe it’s not a window. Maybe I’ve been staring at the telly
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Ahhh indeed!
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I suspect that no, we can’t. Or actually, won’t.
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That’s a gloomy thought
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I’m not optimistic about current events leading to anything better.
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More working from home, perhaps
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That’s awfully hard for the painter, waitress, and barber. About the only secure thing is working for the government. Stay home and get paid. Don’t get me started on closing schools! Oh, my. Not too bad for me. I get to write comments on other people’s posts. Working from home? Yep. No pay? Yep. 😀
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I certainly hope so!
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Thanks for reading, Brenda
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I really want to believe in the future you describe. A pleasure to read your story Neil.
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All it takes is enough of us wanting to believe in it
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Yes, there’s hope!
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Excellent!
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Let’s hope so. Great piece.
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Thanks so much, J.A.
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