This short story was inspired by Dru’s lovely post,
She’ll be Right With You.
Photo by Patrizia Schiozzi of freeimages.com
I felt her presence like a smoldering fire. My cheeks were burnished from the heat. Into the shadows, I withdrew. Yet, she followed undeterred, and that’s when I remembered her name. She stared at me; straight into my eyes. Such relentlessness!
“Hello Karma,” I muttered, “I’d been waiting for you.”
It was hot for a second and then it got scary. Just like real life. 🙂 Great use of inspiration. Fly’s poster is awesome.
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Thanks!
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Hot and scary are fun combinations. Fly’s poster is amazing — it’s one of my favorite. Thanks, Oggy, for your encouragement and friendship. You make everything we do here on WordPress so invaluable. ❤
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Likewise.
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How long does it take you to record audio? Are you able to complete a session in one take?
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It took me two tries for this piece to be recorded on audio. There was one time when I recorded a poem on one take. It didn’t have the best reception, but it was for “A Ship Waits.” I hadn’t told you, but that poem was inspired by you. ⚓️
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Inspired by me? Don’t make me blush!
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”Tis true. It was during a time when I was heaping so much praise on you that I thought one more compliment might make your ego explode, so I remained mum. 😀 Aren’t I nice to be so protective of your well being?
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Well…one more compliment never hurts! \”/
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Haha! I’ll keep that in mind, bro.
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Love being able to hear this. A writers inflection is so important and at times can never be heard by reading. Excellent! ❤
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Ah, thank you, Doritos! I shall savor your sweet compliment like green apple Jolly Ranchers candy. 😍
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Watermelon, please 🙂
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Yum. That’s a good flavor, too! 😋
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My fave 🙂
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Hurrah, the return of a fifty word story. I always enjoy these, and this is no exception.
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Thanks Stephen! I love seeing you here, and your compliments always tickle me in places I won’t say. 😜 💓
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Oh my goodness.
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I love shocking your British modesty. I’m only teasing, my lovely friend… kinda 😁
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I know, and I am playing the part…a fun game.
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Yea, Great, enjoyed that lots.
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Thank you lots.
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I imagine a woman from some sort of noir film.
It was fun hearing you read it. 🙂
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That’s funny! I thought of noir-ish films when I wrote this piece. Thank you Merril! Great minds… 😀🌹
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Oh, that’s so great. I’m glad I picked up on it!
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Someone is getting their just desserts.
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And I’ve had seconds, as well! Karma can be a mean witch 😏
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I love the audio! You read so well, Rose. The poem is one of my favourites by you, so far.
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I see u have called it a story. I still see it as a poem.
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You can call it anything you’d like! Well, almost anything 😜
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😄. That is a variation on what I say when people don’t know what to call me ie Katherine, or Kathy , Kate etc. I say call me what you like so long as it isn’t rude.
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Thanks Katherine! I have gotten to know fantastic people from around the world through blogging. How lucky I am to have found you and your wondrous work! 💋🌹
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Oh you are just a darling, you!!
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Thank you my Dear Poet. I’m glad I inspired you to such heights. ~~dru~~
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Ah, Dru baby, you have flung me into dizzying heights. I will never return to earth again. 🚀 💜
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Karma’s always coming around, but only when you don’t expect her
Lovely reading
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Yes! Very true about sly Karma. Thank you!! xo
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tbh I don’t know what to say , you know why? coz you’re voice just left me stunned. believe me when I say this you have very soothing voice that make any person cheerful and the hidden pain/story between those pauses you take to utter words again is just magnificent. Would really , I mean really love to hear more poems from your soothing voice..:)
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Ah, V, you are so wonderful for my ego! I shall recite my poems to everyone I see today, and if they tell me to shut up, I’ll just tell them it’s your fault. Haha! Thank you, sweet friend. 💓💋
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Well,i’d bet a fortune people find me wherever I am thank me for letting them know how good of voice you have..it’s always pleasure to be back and even more is to read your wonderful words.
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Thank you. 💋
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😍
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youthful romantic
love story,
going up
in flames
for the cause 🙂
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Beautiful words! Yes, karma tends to make one go up in flames, at times. 🙂
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Hello Karma, I have messed up, haven’t I?
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You? You with the face of an angel? Doubtful, my darling Inese. ❤
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Oh Rose, no one said that to me ever! ❤
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He had best be careful … I’ve heard that Karma can be a bitch. 😊
kat
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Ah, yes, she is! Good advice, Kat 🙂
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This was so awesome and powerful! Love it:)
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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Aha..your signature style ❤ the blow comes without a warning to the readers!
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I hope the blow didn’t hit you too hard, Mani! Thank you very much for reading my story. ❤
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Great flash fiction. You managed to get a great twist in something so short. Incidentally, does such an incredibly quick story about this subject count as instant Karma?
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Lol! How clever you are! I think that’s a most appropriate term, dear BunK. 😀
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Thanks, Rose! 😀
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U have such a beautiful voice…❤❤❤❤
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You’re very kind. Thank you! ❤
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Yr welcome😊
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