Rochelle
says: Summer reruns are upon us. As I will be somewhat out of
commission this week to have a physical inconvenience taken care of I’m falling
back on one of those prompts from my first year in Friday Fictioneers.
The following photo is the PHOTO PROMPT.
PHOTO PROMPT -©
Raina Ng
The
Wait
Looking around
the kitchen one more time
She searched for
evidence of the crime
Spotlessly clean
and everything back in its right place
All she had to do
was plaster a smile on her face
They would be
here soon
They said not
before noon
The anticipation
was stressful
Waiting for words
so cruel
She was always
the quiet one
The one who
stopped all the fun
Always
responsible
Remaining neutral
Last night she
didn’t mind the mess
Her friends said
it was progress
She heard their
key in the door
As she noticed a
spot on the floor
Word count:
100
So many questions, love the tension and then the end, the spot. Damn Spot! But she's calm she'll just wipe it up with the hem of her dress and answer the door, cool, calm, and murderously guilty. Okay, couldn't resist, but you left my imagination working! :) Great story!
ReplyDeleteLoved how to took it forward
DeleteOh no! So many questions about this one, and I bet everyone who reads this will interpret it a little differently. As I read it I pictured a teenage girl who had let her friends talk her into something that perhaps she wasn't OK with. Your quick scribbles always leave me wanting more.
ReplyDeleteI've read about this "crime scene" theme" a few times in relation to this photo...but never in the form of a poem. Very creative! :)
ReplyDeleteI think the term 'rooted to the spot' might be appropriate here. Stand on it, until they've gone. Nice idea.
ReplyDeleteThe one that stopped the fun -- I know that personality trait. Sounds like the "fun" is just beginning in this story though.
ReplyDeleteDear Sally,
ReplyDeleteThat damned spot. Can she stand there the whole time? Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Lovely Imagination
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