Thursday, September 3, 2009

For Galen


Tempted by the past,
I look out
to see the ghosts arrive.

They pay homage to the leaves
as they tumble from the trees.

But the ghosts are still and silent.
Uncertain, seeking purchase
tangled, perfect moments
pure and rare are on their mind.

Watching as the wind blows sweetly,
my trees bare their secrets.


Write a fictional story, 55 words long - no more, no less.
Go to G-Man's site (hi Galen!) and let him know.
Then check out the others.
'Scuse me, my wings need a little Feather-Brite...
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22 comments:

  1. big JennSeptember 3, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Oh this is just beautiful. Love it.jeNN

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  2. WhitemistSeptember 3, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    I love your 55's - they are beautiful.

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  3. g-manSeptember 3, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Hi Rachel...
    And what a beautiful seasonal 55!
    It sure is that time of year isn't it.
    Your wings are sleek and shiney, and your secrets are fading like the Summer.
    Hang in there!!
    Thank You so much for visiting and playing, and unretireing...:P
    Have a Kick-Ass Week-End...G

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  4. Tall KaySeptember 3, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Your writing is so lovely. I can feel the excitement of fall in the air. Very good 55!

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  5. CJSeptember 4, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    Excellent writing. I enjoyed this.

    You can find my Flash 55 for this week HERE.

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  6. LouSeptember 4, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    I'm getting hooked on your beautiful writing. You captured the mystery of this time of year, and this time in our lives.

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  7. Hootin' AnniSeptember 4, 2009 at 3:31 AM

    Very very nicely done!!!

    My 55 is posted here [as always, scroll down below my Friday's show n tell.] And, have a great weekend!!

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  8. Dr.JohnSeptember 4, 2009 at 3:35 AM

    Hated reading your beautiful 55.I don't want summer to end.

    My 55 is posted
    HERE.

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  9. PhilSeptember 4, 2009 at 3:44 AM

    Your heart speaks in poetry. Beautiful.

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  10. ScarletSeptember 4, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    You make me want to travel north so I can experience these changes up close and personal.

    You've done a beautiful job with this, PG!

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  11. Granny AnnieSeptember 4, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    The beauty of this piece really grabbed me.

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  12. JessieSeptember 4, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    I can feel the autumn air.
    well done.

    smiles,

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  13. MatthewSeptember 4, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Very nice indeed.....

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  14. pheromone girlSeptember 4, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    Thanks, guys. I love it that I get so many new faces on Fridays with a 55. Nice to meet you, newcomers, and great to see you long time friends.

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  15. LL Cool JoeSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Great as ever!

    You know I'm not a great fan of this kind of writing, but I make an exception with you. That must mean I really like you! :)

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  16. anthonynorthSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Great words. It's that time of year.

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  17. Alice AudreySeptember 4, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    How ethereal.

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  18. Brother FrankieSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    nice, from the heart.

    you are appreciated..

    im 55ing today.

    http://spankieg.blogspot.com/2009/09/friday-flash-fifty-five-elevator-down.html


    be blessed
    Brother Frankie

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  19. clean and crazySeptember 4, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    what a great 55, i love the fall season, can't wait to smell the snap in the air and the trees start their changing!! mine is up too

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  20. Mama ZenSeptember 5, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Gorgeous poem!

    And, I thought that you must be Mrs. Icarus!

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  21. wajid aliSeptember 5, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    Excellent writing. I enjoyed this.

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  22. FireblossomSeptember 5, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Busted by Mama Zen, lol.

    *fills the pink VW of my dreams with Feather-Brite and drops it off at PG's house*

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