Our gracious host, Rochelle, is asking us to get
creative in 100 words or less using the photo
seen below. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers
This is where the prompt took me.
The glass door cleanly divided two worlds. Inside, warmth. Outside, something ancient was happening along the horizon …. fire that wasn’t fire, color that had no name, a sky silently yet dramatically unraveling its last hour.
The bare tree stood in the middle of it all, indifferent, its skeleton reaching upward like it had forgotten what leaves felt like.
Small lights dotted the landscape below, patient and attentive, keeping their modest vigil in the night. A wind chime twisted slowly, catching what remained of the fading light.
Nobody needed to be watching. The evening was doing this entirely for itself.
NAR©2026
100 Words
This is “High Hopes” by Pink Floyd
Everything seen here was created by me, unless otherwise indicated. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
Excellent write Nancy! I really totally loved this!
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Thanks so much, CA. I’m very pleased to know that.
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This is what the magic of writing is all about. Brilliant, Nancy! Things that seem so normal, every-day occurrences described in a way that makes them exciting, slightly threatening because of the unawareness of the ones safely in their homes. Perfect title, too.
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Thanks very much, Gabi. I was struck by the beauty of Rochelle’s photo, definitely inspired to write about Mother Nature holding court. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Dear Nancy,
And the earth continues its rotation with total disregard for humanity. Lovely piece.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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And thank the heavens for that! It was a real pleasure being inspired by this beautiful image, Rochelle. Thank you very much.
Shalom
🕊️
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Oh, I love this, Nancy. It reads like a poem. Beautiful writing! What a wonderful wrapping up of the story. No one needs to be watching.
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Thank you kindly, Brenda. It’s a beautiful image of nature at its best.
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What a lovely piece of writing, Nancy. Almost a poem!
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Much appreciated, Joy. No picture can compare to the wonders of Mother Nature.
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Nance as always you paint a beautiful picture ♥️
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Thanks so much, Ange. Rochelle gave us a very beautiful inspiration.
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Nancy, I like your concluding spin on “if a tree falls in the woods and nobody is there, does it make a sound?” (paraphrasing) You’re right, nature doesn’t care if you’re watching.
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You got it exactly, Lisa. Thank you for appreciating where I was going with this story.
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You’re welcome.
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I love how you ended this.Made me smile.
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Thanks very much, Dawn. I’m happy to know it made you smile.
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Fabulous description, amd a great song
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Thanks very much, Mary. I’m glad you stopped by.
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Just lovely… and that great song!!
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Thank you, Chris. So glad you enjoyed both the story and the music.
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Yes, nature doesn’t need the help to amaze us, like your words.
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Wonderful comments, James. Thank you very much.
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Poetic and beautitfully observed
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Thank you, Neil. I appreciate your lovely comment.
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Love it!
We want applause for everything when all around us are free selfless offerings!
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That is so very true. There’s nothing in the heavens or on earth as magnificent as nature. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Wonderfully atmospheric. Goes well with gin and tonic.
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Thanks, Patrick. Cheers! 🍸
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Like painting with words. Loved it.
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That’s lovely. Thank you, Jodi.
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Word camera! Welll done.
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And what a glorious subject! Thank you, Ron.
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A sunset turned magical.
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My thoughts exactly. Thank you, James.
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Feeling particularly lyrical on this beautiful day celebrating your birth? 😉
Gorgeous writing, my friend.
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Yes, now that I’m on a level with a ripe cheese and aged wine! 😂
Thank you, my dear friend. 💕
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Buahahahaha! You are a nut, tell you what…
My pleasure, absolutely!
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🥜 🔩 🌰
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A mixture of all of them 😉
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You’ve described the scene perfectly.
I like that track, but then I like anything by Pink Floyd!
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Me too, dear Keith! Thank you.
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A colourful and surreal description of nature at her uniquely spectacular best, Nancy …
https://youtu.be/JLtjdLd7HZI
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Thank you, my dear friend, for a beautiful comment and a wondrous song! 🥰 🎶
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My absolute pleasure on both counts my friend 🥰 🎶📖
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Great song choice.
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It’s a real keeper! Thanks so much, Ernie.
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