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Cascading Echoes

July 21, 2016 10 Comments

Cascading Echoes

By Vibha

Her rage resonates through the valley. I can hear her even through the thick cover of trees. I have not walked along that stony path for a long time. I am wary of meeting you.

You had laughed when I said the river was infuriated. But now you know she was irked.

I hear someone call out, an echo sailing through the raging gurgle. Is it a distant whisper from you?

I feel her fury as I walk towards the rocks. The river keeps crashing into them. Maybe they vex her. You were not enough. She wants more. I am coming.

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  1. Endless Edits says

    July 21, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    You wrap up this story beautifully. “She wants more. I am coming.” Very spooky.

    Reply
    • Vibha says

      July 21, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      Thanks, I am glad you liked it.

      Reply
  2. Firdaus parvez says

    July 21, 2016 at 11:28 pm

    Oh! I love the beautiful wordplay. And the end I makes me think of a million scenarios. I love loose ends. Makes me think. Good job!!

    Reply
    • Vibha Lohani says

      July 23, 2016 at 12:02 am

      Thanks once again dear

      Reply
  3. Sophie van Llewyn says

    July 22, 2016 at 12:52 am

    ‘…an echo sailing through the raging gurgle’. Lovely.

    Reply
    • Vibha Lohani says

      July 23, 2016 at 12:04 am

      🙂 Thank you.

      Reply
  4. sueannporter1 says

    July 22, 2016 at 5:36 am

    Great ending!

    Reply
    • Vibha Lohani says

      July 23, 2016 at 12:04 am

      Thanks. I am glad you liked it

      Reply
  5. Bobby Warner says

    July 22, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Very surreal; almost mystic. Very apt title.

    Reply
    • Vibha Lohani says

      July 23, 2016 at 12:05 am

      Thanks I feel encouraged to write more

      Reply

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