I thought I wasn’t going to make it again this week – apologies to Doug for missing his very intriguing photo prompt last week. I have been attending a conference in Italy – no, it was not lovely, nor was I lucky. The trip went something like this – 2 hour drive – 2.5 hour flight – 2 hours on a bus – 3 hour conference – half hour bus ride – 3.5 hour dinner (no time to change after arriving) 1 hour to hotel – 6 hours sleeping – 1 hour working breakfast – 3 hours of meetings – 2 hours on a bus – 2.5 hour flight back – 2 hour drive back home.
Are you exhausted? I was!
Thanks this week to Bjorn Rudberg for the photo prompt and as always to Rochelle for brilliantly shepherding the Friday Fictioneers into some semblance of order each week.
For some reason, I saw Spanish Civil War…
Genre: Historical fiction
Word Count:100
Moonlight on The Ebro
I remember.
The Ebro shimmered in the moonlight, unimpressed by our consuming passion. We lay holding each other so tight, we could scarcely breathe. The Brigade left quietly, at daybreak.
I taste the saltiness of tears and open my eyes. The music of the street floats in through faded shutters, it stirs memories of ‘Viva la Quinta Brigada’ your anthem, our song.
I am old, tired. I’ve waited a lifetime for my passionate fighter, mi amante.
In the cool evening air, I feel again the pressure of your strong arms. I fall freely, as I did all those years ago.
—o—o—o—o—o
For more information on the Spanish Civil War and of the men who went to fight against fascism in Spain – The International Brigade
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Lovely story, full of romance and longing… I want to read more about the relationship! Nicely done.
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Thank you so much. Pleased you liked the story.
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I’m tired just reading about your “exciting” schedule. Glad you survived. I can feel the longing and love in your story, Dee.
janet
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Thank you Janet. As I mentioned to Rochelle, I think I’m getting too old for these whistle stop trips, certainly very tiring.
Enjoy your Sunday
Dee
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Dear Dee,
It’s all about what you see. Lovely story, full of emotion and the video was the perfect exclamation point.
I hope there was something good about your conference. It sounds grueling and I hope your resting from it.
shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle
Thank you for your kind comments. I enjoyed writing this. Historical fiction gives you the opportunity to write about the past from different perspectives, can see why it’s your favourite genre.
I have got over the hectic journey, think I’m getting too old for these trips!!!
Enjoy your Sunday
Dee
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Very cool, Dee. I felt like i was there. Wonderful story! Seems like a LOT of people focused on Spain this week, which I find awesome!
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Thanks Kent so pleased you liked it. A bit late this week, got lots of other FFers to read today.
Always good to hear from you.
Dee
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this is how history lessons should be taught. 🙂 and i must say, the music clip with Pete Seeger is a perfect match for your story.
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Thank you so much. I’m pleased you liked the music clip, I hoped it would work.
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Dee, this bring back memories of reading “for whom the bell tolls”… very good take.
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Thank you very much Bjorn and for the great photo you gave us to work with.
Dee
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beautiful how you introduced the story… “The Ebro shimmered in the moonlight, unimpressed by our consuming passion….” and how you ended it with the video. lovely story. and i’m glad that you were able to make it this week 🙂
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Thanks KZ it always feels wrong when I miss a week as it is so good to be a part of this group.
I’m pleased you liked the story
Dee
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Lovely heart rending (and warming ) story. Great take on the prompt. Shandra
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Thank you Shandra, pleased you liked it.
Dee
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I listened to the music first, then read your story. You packed a lot of emotion into a few words. My favorite? “your anthem, our song”.
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Thank you Alicia, glad you liked the music too.
Good to hear from you
Dee
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Very romantic!
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Thank you Dawn.
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This is a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing it.
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You’re welcome. Thank you for reading
Dee
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Dee, I agree that if history was taught with lovely stories like this, it would be much more interesting. The music clip fit it perfectly. Glad to hear your getting rested from your hectic trip. Well done. 🙂
Susan
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Susan
Thank you for your kind comments, so pleased you liked the story. The trip seems ages ago now and it was more hectic than any of the others, or so it seems.
It is good to hear from you, thank you for stopping by.
Dee
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Lovely, especially ‘We lay holding each other so tight, we could scarcely breathe.’
There is a beautiful, gentle, poetic rhythm to the whole story – Maybe it’s the calm after the storm of your hectic trip!
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Thank you, glad you liked it.
Dee
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Dear Dee, I love your story and the “anthem” as our song was so moving. Very romantic! I enjoyed the Pete Seeger music too! I’ll read more on the Spanish Civil War. Thank you so much! Nan 🙂
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Dear Nan
Thanks for reading, glad you thought it romantic – that’s what i was aiming for. A great lost love.
Dee
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Strongly passionate, well-written, wonderful story back ground, but why ”not impressed” in first lines?
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