PHOTO PROMPT © Carla Bicomong
Each lambent lantern that floated past the invigorated humanity was given a name by my head racked by tumult and turmoil. It was a baptism of absolute significance. A christening that had to be done with great purpose lest one forget the ‘floaters’.
‘Hope’ slowly meandered away in lockstep with ‘love’, as ‘friends’ made a determined push to get away as far as possible from the river bank which was by now a cacophony of shrill voices and shriller laughter. Yet I could see my ‘laughter’ drifting further away from me every passing second.
Then I stopped.
(WORD COUNT: 97)
This story was written as part of the FRIDAY FICTIONEERS challenge, more about which may be found HERE
The credit for the breathtaking photograph goes to Carla Bicomong
3 comments
A disillusioned narrator and an intriguing tale. I would like to know more.
Dear Venky,
Welcome to Friday Fictioneers with enchanting and vivid piece.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you so much Rochelle!