Today at RDP, leapingtoes asks us
to get creative with the word
‘waver’. Here’s my take.
The rain and windstorm arrived like a bat out of hell, startling Cynthia. The windows began to rattle and she realized this could go on for a while. Just as a precaution, she brought down a candle from the shelf and placed it on the table. The wind began to howl; within seconds the power in the house went out and the room turned black. Cynthia reached into her pocket for the book of matches and lit the candle but the flame began to waver. She held her breath, afraid the darkness would swallow the tiny glow entirely. Then, just as the flame seemed to give up, it steadied …. warm, stubborn, and alive.
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This is “Riders On The Storm” by the Doors
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The Elephant's Trunk 
nice, this song is classic
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One of my Doors favorites
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Love that last line…warm, steady and alive! Bravo! 💖💖
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Many thanks, dear CA!
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Nice job Sis! A candle in the dark, so soothing.
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We all need that shelter from the storm. Thanks, Sis!
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I’m hearing Dylan right now…
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A scary story, and don’t like being alone in the dark either, Nancy … And a classic from “the Doors” …
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Especially with a rain and wind storm blowing! Thanks for this oldie from Melanie, dear Ivor. 🥰🎶⛈🕯️
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My absolute pleasure, Nancy 😍🐾💙🌏
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Love the way you describe the flame. 🔥🎶
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Any of us who have been caught in a power outage know how scary it can be, especially with a wild storm raging outside. I don’t like it and I’m sure grateful for my candles! 🕯️ Thanks very much, Michele. ☺️
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I understand and you’re very welcome, Nancy. 🕯️
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Candles can be lifesavers in a storm, but I have a lot of flashlights.
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Definitely. We have both; fortunately, we hardly ever need them.
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Good story and I absolutely love “Riders On the Storm” – such as epic song! The Doors had some real gems. This is one of them!
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Thanks very much, Christian. I agree; this is one of the Doors’ best songs.
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Wonderful and this one of my top 10 songs of all time 🙌
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Thanks, Ange. It’s a great song.
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Last night I had a power outage and had to cook and eat my dinner by candle light.
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That sounds romantic to me …. the eating, not so much the cooking! 😍
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Could be romantic except I am by myself 😐
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🤦🏼♀️
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Great job Nancy and the Doors always work.
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Thanks, Ernie. I don’t go crazy for the Doors but I do like that song.
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Love…🎶 riders on the storm 🎶 , Nancy, …and love that candle, … May its flame continue to burn strong for Cynthia,…🕯️…💙
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Hear hear, Penn! Thanks very much! 💙
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Really tense story and super song choice.
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Thanks very much, Esther. These daily prompts are great exercise for my tired brain!
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Thrilling story. Got the right song to go with it as well.
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Thanks very much, Sanjeet! I’m not a big Doors fan but I do like this song and was happy to use it.
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Good one and classic track!
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Can’t beat the classic rock songs. Thanks so much, Di!
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Nicely done!
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Thank you!
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Ooo great story and such a beautiful song to match!
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This is a great classic rock song, isn’t it. Thanks very much, Lisa! Glad you enjoyed my bit of flash.
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