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Curtain Call

March 30, 2016 14 Comments

Curtain Call

By Aaron Webster

My Hawker Tempest crashed down. Body ejected from the cockpit, throwing me hundreds of feet through the trees and bushes.

The cool, soft dirt of the forest floor cradled my body. A modest stream, babbling and purring, carried thoughts, fears, and regrets away.

The crickets orchestrated a beautiful overture. The frogs croaked backup to the birds, which were chirping in perfect harmonies.

The sun started to set, drawing the curtain, so the fireflies could put on their light-show. Little ballerinas dancing on the flows of the wind that coursed through the forest.

Rain like tears came as the curtain closed.

Bravo.

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Comments

  1. Bobby Warner says

    March 30, 2016 at 10:31 am

    Vivid images; striking metaphor; brilliant ending. Definitely today’s Winner (my opinion).

    Reply
    • Aaron Webster says

      April 5, 2016 at 10:57 am

      Thanks for your kind words!

      Reply
  2. Mike Haran says

    March 30, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Beautiful

    Reply
    • Aaron Webster says

      April 5, 2016 at 10:58 am

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  3. John La Briola says

    March 30, 2016 at 11:06 am

    Bravo indeed. Great piece.

    Reply
    • Aaron Webster says

      April 5, 2016 at 10:57 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher says

    March 30, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    Great visualization! Bravo!

    Reply
    • Aaron Webster says

      April 5, 2016 at 10:59 am

      I appreciate it, Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher says

    March 30, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    Great visualization! Excellent!

    Reply
    • Aaron Webster says

      April 5, 2016 at 10:58 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. jfxmcl says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:59 am

    That’s a good piece of writing.

    Reply
    • Aaron Webster says

      April 5, 2016 at 10:57 am

      I’m glad you think so! Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Citse says

    March 31, 2016 at 11:36 am

    Just beautiful!

    Reply
    • Aaron Webster says

      April 5, 2016 at 10:59 am

      Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it!

      Reply

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