Written for Weekend Writing Prompt
where Sammi asks us to use
“gossamer” in exactly 74 words,
and for Sue & Gerry’s
Weekly Prompts The One Day Prompt.

For years, she had feared the unknown, letting trivial worries weigh her down like lead. Then, one day, she realized the heavy cage around her heart was merely an illusion and the chains dissolved when she finally chose to breathe again. Looking out at the vast golden horizon, her spirit felt light and bright, stretching across the sky like gossamer. She stepped forward into the warm morning light, unbound and entirely free at last.
NAR©2026
74 Words
This is “Free As A Bird” by The Beatles
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That realization comes hard but when it does it changes everything. I keep hoping and praying for it everyday.
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Good luck!
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Realisation changes everything and you have written this perfectly to showcase that.
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Merci, mon amie! ☺️
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Mon plaisir ma chère
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A new beginning. A lovely take and a perfect track too!
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So glad you enjoyed this one, my friend. Thank you!
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A magical soundtrack for your majestic story my dear friend … whoops, I’m still a bit teary …
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Beautiful words and music, my dear friend. 🥰
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Always my pleasure … my dear friend 🎵🥰💚☘
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Wonderful and as always great music choice Nance 🙌
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Thanks so much, Ange. ☺️
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A beautiful piece
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Grazie, cara mia.
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My pleasure
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