The meteorologist had issued a winter weather advisory in effect for the town of Canton. She stood by the window sill, warm coffee mug in hand, and admired the dense foliage that had frosted over last night. There was a sense of calmness and tranquility outside that she wished would flow over into her life.
But her life was a far cry from the picturesque view outside. It had been 5 years since it started, and every day after that. Every night, she would go to bed, assuring herself that tomorrow would be better. Every night, she convinced herself that she endured this today, but would fight back tomorrow . Every night, she would hope her wounds would have healed by the morning. They rarely every did.
She stood there in silence contemplating her decision. She had no money, no job, and no degree to her name. Yet, she gathered whatever strength she could muster up, and picked up her bag of small belongings and walked out into the frigid cold.
Word Count: 169
This post was written as part of Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers hosted by Priceless Joy. Many thanks to the loniangraphics for the photo prompt.
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very inspiring!
Thanks!
Great story! It appears to me that she finally made a decision to change her life for the better! Love the story!
Thank you! I am glad for her too!
Good on her!
My thoughts exactly!
She has made such a hard decision I hope it works out for her. Great writing
What a great story! It is inspiring how despite the fact she has had very little success in life and she has been hurt in the past she keeps moving forward. Thank you for writing this.
Thank you for reading!
Most articulate and moving rendition I have read in a long time. Well done!
Thank you for your encouraging words.
The power of positive thought. Things can only get better. A delightful tale.
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She has made a brace decision, and hopefully the tide will change in her favour. Good writing.
A brave woman. A great story. Written well enough that I want to pray for her…and to hear that she’s doing all right. 🙂
I wonder about her. I like the mixture of despair and hope.
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I hope her step takes her to better things.
Smart lady and brave. Great job.
Very well written and since I like “they lived happily ever after” stories I will hope that this is the beginning of a new and better future.
I hope so too! On to better and happier moments!
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