Written for Weekend Writing Prompt
where our host Sammi asks us to use
“alfresco” in exactly 50 words. Also
for Sue & Gerry’s Weekly Prompts –
The One Day Prompt.

One day, the rain stopped and the courtyard finally dried. We dragged the heavy wooden table outside, eager to break our long confinement. Dining alfresco with family under the bruised evening sky tasted like pure freedom, a fragile reminder of the vibrant world waiting just beyond our heavy oak door.
NAR©2026
50 Words
This is “Perfect Symphony” by Ed Sheeran with Andrea Bocelli
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated, and may not be used without permission. Thank you for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
This is beautiful, Nancy.
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Grazie, cara. Buona serata!
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Anche a te!
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Ah…there’s nothing like dining alfresco, especially in Italy! 💖 That’s a beautiful poem, accompanied by beautiful music. A perfect post, all around! 💫
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Thanks so much, Debbie! Tuscany is so lovely!
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That’s alfresco! Nice one, Nancy.
I’m an Andrea Bocelli super fan and that track is right up my alley!
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Isn’t he grand? I adore Bocelli, too. Thank you, dear Keith. Cin cin! 🍷
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Under the bruised evening skylovely! And it reminds us that even in sorrowful times, we can note and grab those those moments of healing love, fresh bread, virgin olive oil, basil and grape leaves, pale cheeses and kalamata olives! And a little wine….
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Thanks, Liz! There’s much to be said for the joy of sharing comfort food with family and friends. I’m glad you enjoyed this one.
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I love Tuscany, Nancy, could get lost there and never come back – especially nowadays with all the craziness surrounding us in this place!
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Yes! I could live there forever! Thanks, Christian.
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“under the bruised evening sky” I love that!
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Thanks very much, Dan. Cheers! 🍷
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I love evenings like this. Thank you, Nancy, for sharing with our One Day challenge.
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My pleasure, Sue. I could live in Tuscany forever. Cin cin! 🍷
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Ahhh… Breathe the freshness. Great combo prompt response. I picked the same two!
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Simply divine! Thanks, Ron.
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‘I see you now’ there on tremendous, tasty and top-notch Tuscany setting, and a perfecto soundtrack my dear friend …
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Beautiful song and a real treat to see Roger Taylor away from the drum kit. Thank you, my dear friend. 💙🎶
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It’s a brand new release from Roger that I spotted today my friend and I just had to send it to you 🎶🥰🌏💙
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Love it!
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The song’s ‘perfect’ as is your wonderful description Nance 🍷🙌
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Mille grazie, dolce amica❣️ Cin cin! 🍷
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Lovely take dear sis
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Thanks so much, dear sis!
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You’re most welcome
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