This is my first attempt at a challenge from Rachel Harrie

The rules are

First Campaigner Challenge, The Challenge is:

Write a short story/flash fiction story in 200 words or less, excluding the title. It can be in any format, including a poem. Begin the story with the words, “Shadows crept across the wall”. These five words will be included in the word count. 

If you want to give yourself an added challenge (optional), do one or more of these:

·         end the story with the words: "everything faded." (also included in the word count)

·         include the word "orange" in the story

·         write in the same genre you normally write

·         make your story 200 words exactly!

I write in the form of poetry and here is my attempt........ I managed all the optional challenges

 Shadows crept across the wall blocking out the colours

She thought there might be more smell to the flowers

The soft feel of the petals, silky satin to the touch

A gratifying sensation that could never be enough

The dewdrops sparkling through a diamond faceted tear

The purity of nature shining through washing away her fear

Nurturing and nourishing the vibrant orange blossom

A carefully selected rarity in the botanical kingdom

She was pinning all her hopes and dreams on finding a cure

There should be no marks or stains just totally pure

Wonderment, a joy to behold, her heart swollen with pride

Now as time progresses on, advances quickly like a landslide

Her mobile communicator starts emitting its warning hum

She places it to her ear as the voice whispers ‘it’s time, Madam.’

She inhales a deep felt soul searching sigh before she acquiesces

She stands slowly taking time to arrange her dress to hide her crutches

She turns her grimace into a wide smile and holds in the pain

Even those closest to her have never heard her complain

Her personal time spent in the garden was so sacred

And as she turned her face away everything faded.

I hope you like it.