Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for the prompt this week. I’ve been sinking my creative teeth into Friday Fictioneers and finding that I love the taste. The practice in discipline has been quite a learning experience. I figure if I can tell a story in 100 words, imagine what I could do with 100 pages. Or 500 pages. I’m getting closer to that 500 pages. Everyday…
I want you all to know that I’m working through some sadness in my life. I’m trying to keep the smile on my face, but it’s difficult. I know that my stories have been tearjerkers as of late. Hopefully, now that I know that the results of my surgery came back negative, I can enjoy a great 2013. Hugs, love and kisses to you all. On with the story.
If music be the food of love, play on.-Shakespeare
She reaches for the cello in the closet. Wishes he was here to rehearse their duet. She seats herself and begins to play their haunting, melancholy composition. Her eyes close and she feels the music flow within her. The sadness begins to disperse from her heart. She doesn’t hear him enter the room. He silently picks up the other cello. Sitting across from her, he sees her somber yet serene face. Places the instrument between his legs and strokes the bow upon the strings… She opens her eyes, gives him a wistful grin. They let the music extend their apologies.
so glad to hear your news was negeatife (so to speak!)
I loved this piece – so serene, melancholy, but ultimately optimistic
Thanks my dear on all accounts. I’m glad you loved it. I did too. So much I couldn’t wait till tomorrow to post it.
I need some optimism in my life my dear. Haven’t had much lately.
Kisses, Renee
Happy the tests were negative! Shine on beautiful!
Thanks darlin’. For the kind words and the like too. Mwah!
Congrats on you news! Happy Hugz to a Beautiful Sparkly Girl…
Ps..I love the 44 and ridiculous comment ..
Thanks honey. I kinda stole the ridiculous part from a quote by Marilyn Monroe. She’s kind of my kindred spirit. 🙂
Hugs and love, Renee
I’m glad that your ok, try and get some rest.
Benjamin
Thanks my dear Benjamin. I’m doing well. Still tired and sore, but I’m getting better every day. Now to catch up at work.
Kisses, Renee
Oh, VERY sweet. And has some POETRY in it!!! YES! Got to have that if music is involved, right? You got it. Continue being 44 and ridiculous! 😀
Glad you liked it kind sir. I appreciate your comments so very much. I’m glad you liked it. I was so excited about the story, I posted it a day early. Not to worry my dear. I’m more than happy to continue being ridiculous. Though 45 is coming up quickly.
Love, Renee
Thanks. I passed 45 six years ago. Believe me, I KNOW!
I hope you’re still ridiculous though. Wink, wink and a giggle.
The best news is that your test results are what you wanted! The next is that your story is lovely. Sounds as though your couple and mine are kindred spirits. 🙂
I quite agree about kindred spirits. I read your story today. I was so excited because my story was about musicians too.
The test results were negative for cancer. So yeah, that’s a good thing. 🙂
Gotta continue my book. Glad you’re here hon.
Love, Renee
So glad to hear about the test results. Wonderful news!
Thanks so much my sweet.
Sweet and beautiful 🙂
Thank you so very much for your kind comment. 🙂
Congrats on the good news… Great take on the prompt
Thanks on both my dear Boomiebol.
Love you, Renee
So glad the results came back negative, Renee. Your cello story is lovely. I’m always impressed with the picture you paint in so few words.
Thanks for the sweet comment Maddie. I’m breathing a sigh of relief and pushing on. I hope it is my only speed bump to deal with for awhile.
I appreciate your sweet words about my story. I surprise myself too. I don’t know where the words come from, but I don’t ever want them to stop.
Love, Renee
that is great news! and i do love your story.. very sweet how well the couple understood each other..
Thanks hon. I’m feeling good.
Isn’t that they way of artists? They know the intricacies of their craft and the passion of the one they love.
Love, Renee
HI Renee,
Glad your health prognosis is good. I’ve heard it said that music is the most evocative form of communicating emotion. Your story illustrates that perfectly. Ron
Thank you and thank you Ron.
I believe it’s true for all artists. We know how one another thinks and feels. I used to be a singer. I could sing pain with the best of them. Now I merely write it.
Hugs, Renee
glad to hear the news. Good health, and I enjoyed the story.
Thanks for your kind comment.
Kisses, Renee
The new hope you have in your life comes across in your words this week. I am glad things are looking up for you. Forgiveness found in a shared part of their heart….Lovely story.
Tom
Tom I thank you for your sweet comments. I’m getting better every day.
As for the story, that last line hit me in the heart. I used to be a singer. I remember feeling every word of a song as it poured out of my soul. No matter the emotion. I identified with both of my characters. The need to love and forgive. Sometimes sorry can be said without one word being exchanged.
Love, Renee
Very nice picture… and the last line was very heavy, in a wonderful way.
I always like hearing good news… glad you have some, Renee… xxx to you.
Hi Ted. Thanks so much my dear. Life is getting better. I think. 🙂 I’m one of those that’s waiting for the other shoe to drop.
I really liked the last line too. I enjoy your comments and criticisms. xxx back at ya.
Love, Renee
So glad you had good news. And I loved the ‘wistful grin’. There was some optimism in this flash – nicely done.
Thank you my dear. Me too.
I liked the story too. I needed to write something hopeful. I think I got it right. 🙂
Love, Renee
So you’re in the clear? Yeeha! Love the story.
Yes darlin’ I’m in the clear. 🙂 Biopsies will be performed throughout the next year to make sure. But, yeah, I’m going to be okay.
Love, Renee
Dear Renee,
I’m nothing short of thrilled at your news! As for your story…nice narrative and the ending line–exquisite.
shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle my dear. I’m healing nicely. 🙂
I thank you for the kind comment about the story. That last line, well, yeah I kinda liked it too.
Hugs, Renee
Very good! Very nice!
Thanks so much my dear. I think I need to own the fact that I’m a romance writer. No matter how hard I fight it, I’m an incurable romantic. 😉
Love, Renee
Such lovely problems!
good news!
Yes, very. Wink, wink.
Love, Renee
Happy 2013, Renee…. Nothing to stop it from being so…! 🙂
Thank you my sweet. It’s going to be great. I just know it.
You don’t always have to say something to apologise, the gift of it is in the shared experience and you captured that beautifully 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Sometimes the best conversations contain no words.
Lovely to start a new year with good news, and your story is exquisite, music can have that effect.
Thank you and thank my sweet. I’m glad you liked the story. Music does have such an effect. I feel every note and every word. No doubt about it.
nice, very nice.
Thank you so much my dear.
Love, Renee
Lovely story. Well done.
I wish you well in the situation you are working through.
Dear Renee,
Loved your perfect little tale. Especially the last sentence.
Congrats on the negativity.
Aloha,
Doug
Aloha Doug,
Thank you for your kind comment. I’m glad you liked the story. I kinda did too.
Hugs, Renee
why “noiselessly”? why not “silently”?
Silently? You’re right. That’s a better word for sure. Thanks for your kind comment and criticism.
Love, Renee
noiselessly sounds like something in an operating room. silently is a more romantic word. softer.
I’m all for romantic. Never thought I was a romance writer, but, I am. Might as well embrace it.There had a been a fight between the two of them. There needed to be softness. Sometimes the quiet can speak volumes.
I’m sorry I missed this last week. Your story is exquisite. So much emotion in so few words!
Thanks so much for your kind comment. I’m glad you liked the story. I do believe I’ve become an FF addict. 🙂
It’s hard not to become a FF addict. I’m not sure how they manage it, but I’m beginning to think there might be something in Ted’s coffee or Janet’s tea that keeps us coming back for more.
I’m going to agree with you on both counts. 🙂
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