Wednesday 27 May 2015

The Sculpture - Friday Fictioneers






https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2015/05/27/29-may-2015/




The following photo is the PHOTO PROMPT. What does it say to you? I dare you to look beyond the subject. I double dare you!



PHOTO PROMPT © Douglas M. MacIlroy





THE SCULPTURE

It’s finished at long last.  No more grinding noises, no more iron filings to sweep up, no more cut fingers and blisters to bathe, soothe and bandage.  

Luke asked me to close my eyes, no peeking he told me, as he led me out to the back yard.  He positioned me where he wanted me, stood back ready with a camera to catch my instant reaction.  

“Open your eyes mum.”

To be honest it wasn't what I was expecting.  I had to marshal my facial features into a false but loving smile.  

‘Well done, son.  You are very talented.”  

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11 comments:

  1. He is so eager for her approval, it's sweet. I'm glad she can smile. Great story.

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  2. It's hard to be honest when you're a mum faced with your child's creations. Nicely done.

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  3. He needs her approval to build his confidence..and mom is giving just that.

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  4. she is the perfect Mum. Well described.

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  5. Realistic dialogue, and a touching scene. And he is very talented.

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  6. Dear Sally,

    Honesty is not always the best policy when it comes to a child's feelings. Nicely done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  7. What a shame you don't truly appreciate your son's undoubted talent!

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  8. I think even if it is not love at first sight you will grow to love his creation as you have that crayon drawing tucked away in your keepsakes.

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  9. Dear Sally, Wonderful story and well done! Nan :)

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  10. A loving and warm story - created from a mean-looking cold photo. (I think I like this sculpture/photo better now.)

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