Wednesday, 20 February 2013

Just Waiting.

It's been a long time since I did the 100 word challenge. It's been a long time since I even wrote anything. This week's word is surviving and I thought about it for a while. I've tried to purge writing from my life. I've ignored it, insulted it, hated it, replaced it with mindless television. And the urge is still there. It survived. But it's gone a long time without living. It could be a while until it reaches it's previously vibrancy. Nevertheless, here I am giving in. Giving in feels kinda nice. You can see and join the challenge here @ VelvetVerbosity.



“My girl, surviving ain’t the hard part. Get your sleep, drink coffee, shovel in some food. It’s living that’s hard.”
I hoped awful coffee wasn’t really a vital ingredient.
“And how do you live?” I asked, wanting an amusing drunken rant from my granddad.
“Well, you climb mountains; fall in love. Stuff like that, I guess.
Truth is kid, I can’t really tell. It’s different for everyone. Go read some Emerson quotes.”

“What was it for you?” I pushed him, eager for a story.
“I haven’t found it yet. It’ll come. I’m just waiting.”
“87 years is a long wait.”
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16 comments:

  1. Tara R.20 February 2013 at 09:37

    Ah.. the voice of wisdom. Granddad stories are the best.

    (visiting via 100Words)

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    1. Chloe21 February 2013 at 05:03

      I've never had a granddad. Maybe that's why I like writing about them. :)

      Thanks for the comment.

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  2. Gregg20 February 2013 at 19:40

    "..climb mountains; fall in love. Stuff like that..."

    I love that line.

    I'm glad you gave in. :)

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    1. Chloe21 February 2013 at 05:05

      I like that bit too.

      Totally glad I gave in.
      Even spending this morning sorting out bugs (literal ones) can't stop my good mood.

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  3. Barb21 February 2013 at 08:36

    I love this. I especially liked "It's living that's hard" and "Go read some Emerson quotes." Well done!

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  4. Kir21 February 2013 at 09:56

    HI Chloe, nice space you have here. I am visiting from 100 Words.

    I liked this, it reminded me of my great grandmother, who I adored. That first line, about living or surviving..brought tears pricks to my eyes. It was THAT true.

    Well done.

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    1. Chloe21 February 2013 at 10:30

      Ah, what a compliment!
      Thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed my entry :)

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  5. Ben21 February 2013 at 12:45

    Beautiful writing. I really enjoyed reading it.

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  6. PurpleMoose21 February 2013 at 16:12

    oh, chloe . . . we can never truly purge writing from our souls. it always is there, just waiting for us to pick up the pen. welcome back. :)

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    1. Chloe22 February 2013 at 01:44

      I know that now!
      Thanks. It's nice to be back.

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  7. Agincourtdb21 February 2013 at 17:30

    I liked this a lot. The spacing was a little distracting, like it couldn't decide whether it was a story or a poem. But I enjoyed the character. :-)

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    1. Chloe22 February 2013 at 01:46

      The spacing doesn't feel quite right to me either, it's really been bugging me. But I'll get the rhythm back with time.

      Glad you liked it.

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  8. Bo24 February 2013 at 17:20

    There is a beautiful truth to your words.

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  9. Josie Two Shoes24 February 2013 at 19:26

    Wonderfully done setting and dialogue, and more truth than we wish was true.

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