As she walked to the end of the wooden boards, the stars spoke to her. She sat gracefully and snuggled up against his warm and welcoming body. Every inch of his body sensed her presence, as he opened his arms to her.
“I came to give you an answer,” she said, “I will.”
As was his want, he answered with a delightful laugh – the laugh that turned her heart to him when they first met. What a future they would share.
Everything was gorgeous, exactly as weddings should be. Grand proclamations were made to the bride and groom. And he laughed as she giggled at the perfect wedding for a perfect couple.
But time was not a friend to the newly-weds. Bills stacked up, children were born, careers were cut short. Time was too short. Activities had to be dropped. The ones that had brought the laughter were the first to go.
Defeat was written on their faces.
Now embittered, alone, and disillusioned she looks at the laughing stars longing to hear his laugh again. A lifetime of laughter could have saved them all, but alas, life is never a lifetime of laughter.
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Thanks, M., for the prompts. As you see I have covered the prompts for three days. It was fun. https://puttingmyfeetinthedirt.com/2019/01/01/january-writing-prompts-2/
- A lifetime of laughter could have saved them all.
- As she walked to the end of the wooden boards, the stars spoke to her.
- Every inch of his body sensed her presence.
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Sweet aroma 
I appreciate how you handled the prompts. Good Story.
Thank you, Faye. Are you living pretty well caught up? 😀 I’m running to catch 2019.
Reminded me of a Harold Robins title : Dreams Die First.
Sadly true for too many.
Well done, Oneta! But which prompts are M’s and which ones are mine? 😉
I don’t know. If I give you credit I need to, don’t I? I read that you had contributed but I supposed I was getting the cream of a “two for one.” 😀 Of these three #2 is yours. The one for today (I’ll post tomorrow but it’s done.) about the light across the lake is yours. How am I doing?
It’s all in fun. I don’t need any credit 🙂 So far you’re two for two 😉
Now how did that happen? I wrote a comment – all witty and right. Where did it go? Well, I try again to be witty and right. I forgot! Oh, I just said it proves I really read you – I don’t just mark like and go my way. So there it is again. 😀
I believe you. But you’re good. It’s not easy to tell Michelle and I apart. Poor Michael had a hard time lol I am also one who does not like and run 🙂
Good night, dear Dorinda. I’ll find you tomorrow, I think. I’ve got a bit of prep for my class Sunday, but I’ll have blogging time. I have two blogs ready to post. Then I’ll get on to Jan 5, two white peaks, is it? I’ll take a guess, M’s?
You would be correct 😉 I think you’ve been peeking at the master list lol
Dorinda, I copied the master list, but I made no guesses at that time. I’m just astute! Maybe I’d better stop while I’m winning. 😀
Snif. Oh, when will we ever learn…
Life’s hard, don’t expect all laughter. All joy is easier to attain. “I’ll count it all joy..” James said. Well, if one can count all that stuff he lists as joy, one can make it!
That’ll preach all week, my sister. ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
Love how you used all of these! I’m sorry I’m behind on approving pingbacks. Please forgive me, I’m still trying to catch up from the holidays. 😉
Sorry, M. I just don’t know how things work I guess these are slowed down because of moderation, huh? I lack confidence so I always think I’m doing something wrong. I understand running behind! Thanks for taking care of us. 😀
Yeah, I’m just a slow moderator. Lol… 😉
I appreciate what you get done. Thanks.
You’re welcome 🙂
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