Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The Magic of the Desert Sun

It was evident he wasn't going to make it.

I watched from afar as he clamoured toward the illusion of an oasis I conjured before his eyes. He was getting desperate. Soon, he would die. He couldn't last much longer. The desert heat was even starting to get to me. And my witch's blood could usually withstand such abuses.

Finally, the tragic figure fell to the ground. When I closed my eyes I could feel his tears caress my cheek. When I tilted my head I could hear his hoarse whisperings float on the heat waves. When I opened my eyes I could watch him die.

Inspired by Three Word Wednesday.
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11 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Intense, and right up the current pop-fiction alley.
    Here's my 3WW bit, from the opposite end of the age-scale:
    http://www.kimnelsonwrites.com/2011/04/13/and-now-what/

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  2. gautami tripathyApril 13, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    So tight. So deep...

    draining

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  3. Sheilagh LeeApril 13, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Wow what a story.you kept in it the story the whole time.well done

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  4. RenApril 13, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Wonderful piece of work. I'm looking forward to more from you.

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  5. Laurie KolpApril 13, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Love that it is the sun's POV. Great piece!

    ~laurie

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  6. AliciaApril 13, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Thanks guys! Also thank you for following, Ren.
    :)

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  7. The Rusty PenApril 13, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Well written; short and too the point!

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  8. Old EggApril 13, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    What did he do to upset her? Just point me in the opposite direction. Great write.

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  9. AliciaApril 13, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    What do YOU think he did to upset her? :)

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  10. AltonianApril 14, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Oooooer! Won't go near her in a hurry.

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  11. Jae RoseApril 16, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Scorching piece! Crisp and engaging..Jae :)

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