Photo by Sue Vincent
Edward walked into the garden. He sniffed the air and frowned.
It was a normal early spring day. The grass had completed that shift from dead brown to lively green and the first buds were on the point of bursting into leaf.
But still…
The war was finally over. The soldiers had stood down, and she had made a peace offering. He had accepted.
But still…
Not a ripple troubled the water of the mill pond. The gentle sound of grazing sheep was almost enough to lull him into a nap.
But still…
The sun warmed the land as laborers repaired the fruits of the destructive winter war.
But still…
A black cloud reared up in the north. The world held its breath, then let it out in a shrieking gust. It grew cold. Flakes of snow filled the air.
“Sir…”
Edward turned.
“Ten Thousand misty riders are embedded in that blizzard, swooping down on your kingdom, killing all who stand against them.”
Edward smiled.
“Prepare the army! Get my armor and horse! We ride in 20 minutes!”
Much better…
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Written for Sue Vincent’s WritePhoto Challenge. She provided the peaceful photo at the top of the page and a key word, “Still“.
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I love the image of the snowstorm as an army, Trent :)
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Thanks, Sue. i was think of the opposite of sunny and calm….
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Rather like the weather we have had here today… attacked by a snow storm in the morning, sunny now though.
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It is just a degree or two above freezing and pouring rain- I’d rather have the snow storm ;)
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So would Ani ;)
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I’m sure – my pups were soaked this morning…
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So was Ani…she refused to come in, making the mot of the meagre snowfall.
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Why do dogs love snow so much? Oh well, glad Ani had a good time!
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A whole new playground full of possibilities, perhaps :)
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Something like that.
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Peace can be boring.
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Yes, it can. What do you do with yourself on those beautiful spring days?
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:D Probably not this.
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As you might guess, when I am not writing stories or morbid poems, I am actually a pacifist…
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No more Jaw Jaw man up War, War!
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Yep. For some it is a perpetual state…
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Sadly yes it is 💜💜💜💜
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There is nothing like a bit of excitement in life, Trent.
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There are people who live for it…
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