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The World Outside My Window
In my favourite chair I sit by the open window. My old guitar is propped against my knee, waiting. The coffee didn’t turn out so well this morning, but it warms me all the same. A gust of autumn air skirls in, stirring my hair a little, and bringing to me the scent of fallen leaves just beginning to decay. Such an enchanting aroma.
Across the street a startled squirrel chirps his accusations at the woman who walks her dog below. The woman is smoking; the dog needs a bath. The squirrel drops the walnut he was planning to hide for the winter. It bounces downward through the branches, hits the ground, and rolls.
Two doors up, Mr. Norland steps out onto his porch to retrieve the morning paper. He still hasn’t fixed that loose plank. He still hasn’t done a lot of things, if Mrs. Norland is to be believed.
Somewhere on the next street over, a baby cries. Again. His mother? nanny? will leave him screaming until he tires. I hope he will learn love one day.
A truck goes by. I don’t think this one passed the emmissions test. The driver is playing the country station. It puts me off the tune I was composing in my head. My guitar will wait for me a while longer, I suppose.
I think I might venture out this morning. The smell of rain has finally gone from the air. The window sill is warm today. Sunshine brings me joy. I will walk to the market and pick up a few things for dinner. It’s a beautiful day for an adventure!
It was god’s cruel joke to take my sight.
Ah, but who’s laughing now?
(This is for Ian, my amazing brother, who is a source of constant inspiration for me)
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Posted by BootLady on 2008-10-06 13:09:55 | Rating: | Views: 161
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What can I say. The ending blew me away. I immediately went back and re-read the entire work in light of the last line. So much I want to say ... but not a single word or sentence is forming in my mind. A million written words are powerless to express the grandeur and emotion contained in this masterpiece. Peace.
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Posted by ColoradoDreamin
on 2008-10-06 13:39:46
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Very descriptive, sharp imagery. Lovely tribute to your brother.Nicely written Bootlady!
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Posted by circe
on 2008-10-06 13:55:47
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Spot on descriptions kept me enticed throughout the body of this magnificent work. I think you've earned a new fan :)
Bravo!!!
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Posted by KateTheShrewd
on 2008-10-06 14:13:22
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wow. Like Colorado, I had to go back and re-read after the ending. An amazing job!
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Posted by country_girl
on 2008-10-06 15:00:27
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OMG. What an ending. Loved it boot.
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Posted by anonimo1922
on 2008-10-06 15:56:25
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I love when someone inspires us, especially if it is a sibling. Great Job!!!
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Posted by slowtolearn
on 2008-10-06 19:48:08
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the ending was great!! you really got me!! great write boots your awesome
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Posted by DouglasMB
on 2008-10-06 21:39:20
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Thank you all for your heartwarming comments! You guys are the BEST!
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Posted by BootLady
on 2008-10-06 22:47:48
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Wonderful observations of ordinary, everyday events with a not so ordinary ending. You're a dark horse sometimes BL!
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Posted by overthehillandfar...
on 2008-10-07 04:03:33
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seeing the world in such a way as you is quite inspiring
wonderful
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Posted by benventure
on 2008-10-07 04:41:11
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*BRAVO* *BRAVO* Standing Ovaiton....
Boots, you have shown how multi-faceted you are... Your work always leaves me yearning for more...
Thank you for this...
E
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Posted by Evetspordlaw
on 2008-10-07 05:19:36
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You are so truly talented.....fantastic and beautiful! :)
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Posted by Kaybee
on 2008-10-07 06:05:54
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The ending took me by surprise; so much so that I immediately went back and reread your story twice more. I agree with what the others have uttered, you are a gifted.
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Posted by Lalligal
on 2008-10-07 07:46:39
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At last! I was beinning to think you wre going to pass up Challenge 7. Glad you didn't.
The acid test of writing for me is - do you want to read it again? Like many others here, I was compelled to read it again. We live in a visual world, and so easily trick ourselves into thinking its always like that.
This is genius, girl. More please!
(PS, I used to have an angry grey squirrel that lived in the tree outside my office. Man, did that rodent need a course of screech therapy.)
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Posted by Perigo_Minas
on 2008-10-07 15:50:53
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Wow was the first word that came to mind and sweet is the second word that came to mind. Boot, very very nicely done. I re-read after reading the ending like the others.
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Posted by cwzywbt
on 2008-10-07 21:11:57
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I'm just blown away by all of your wonderful comments! Thanks guys! :)
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Posted by BootLady
on 2008-10-07 21:26:48
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I'm same with everyone. I have to reread it again after the ending. It took me by surprise. :)
Lovely work Boots, you have the talent of a VERY gifted writer.
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Posted by See
on 2008-10-08 23:57:22
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as inspired as always
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Posted by LilSoul
on 2008-10-09 11:47:44
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Boots, fantastic. This was amazing. Especially when I read the last post, all the other lines just hit the spot! Well done.
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Posted by EasyToSay
on 2008-10-10 19:26:08
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