Copyright Dale Rogerson
Genre: Fiction
Word Count: 100
Demonstrations
The four of us had met at the coffee shop for years. Every third Friday, you’d find us in the booth at the back. We had one coffee, making it last while we caught up on gossip, family dramas and recently, politics.
My father always said never to argue about politics or religion and I usually never did. But Monica got all fired up about the recent demonstrations, said if you believed in something you should stand up for it and she was going to do just that.
We met in the coffee shop today as usual.
She didn’t show.
(It’s been a while – but as ever, huge thanks to Rochelle for her constancy and support for Friday Fictioneers)
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Unfortunately politics can be that divisive, especially when one or other has extreme views. A shame it came between their friendship.
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Thank you for reading. Yes, think my dad was right, politics and religion dangerous ground
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Hopes she makes it to the next gathering.
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Thanks for reading, not sure yet where she has gone..!
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Politics and religion are two highly combustible combinations and it is best to steer away from them. Very nicely written story.
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Dear Dee,
Now, more than ever, politics is dangerous and frightening territory. It’s sad when it divides friends and family, isn’t it? Your story quietly drove it home in 100 words. And I can’t tell you how happy I am to see you here!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Thank you for reading and for your lovely comment. It is really good to hear from you and I do hope all is well in your world.
Best wishes
Dee
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Maybe she just want’s to be there protesting… (and it could well be a good thing)
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Thank you Bjorn, not sure what she intends yet…
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Hope she has not met with an untimely demise. Politics can get ugly perhaps she is only in jail?
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Thank you for reading. She maybe in jail…
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I wonder if she got arrested standing up for her beliefs? That’s where my mind went, anyway. Well done!
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Not sure yet what happened, but thank you for reading
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Why can’t people agree to disagree and then focus on what they have in common?
Well done, Dee.
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Yes Dale, wouldn’t the world be a better place…thanks for reading and for the photo
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Most welcome
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These polarizing times have ended more than a few friendships…
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They certainly have
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Poor thing, I hope she wasn’t in jail or the hospital!
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Not really sure what happened… will have to work on it.
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Awe . . . Sometimes people let emotional feeling over something ruin a perfectly good relationship. Too bad.
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Yes does happen a lot.. thanks for reading
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She must have argued with the wrong person. Makes me want to say “What Happened” next. This is a mystery and fun!
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Actually Nan, I’m not sure what happens next… thanks for reading
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In my local pub, you pay a fine if you mention politics and the money goes to charity!
My story is about Masie!
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What an absolutely brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing and reading.
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I wonder if she has been hurt or arrested – some of those demo can be nasty.
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Unfortunately they can get out of hand. I think she will be OK. Thanks for reading
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A disagreement between friends or something more sinister or tragic, demonstrations can escalate into violence so easily.
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Think she will be OK, but you’re right, they can easily get out hand. Thanks for reading
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