It’s warm as I lay on my-blanket staring up at the sky. The bright sun sparkles on the crystal blue waters. It’s peaceful; a calm sensation fills me.
A man is painting at a peak on a hill under a towering palm tree.
In the distance, sailboats skim the water.
Flamingos settle by the water’s edge scooping-fish. They resemble gentlemen wearing pink tuxedo shirts with spotted yellow bowties.
As the skies change from sunny yellow, reddish pink, and orange, a gray shadow sweeps over the water.
The man picks up another canvas, ready to create the ominous sky.
2021©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100 words
Photo Prompt:©C.E.Ayers
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Inside the Mind of Isadora 
May 25, 2021 at 5:54 pm
Sadly because Covid I can’t Travel anymore for my blog that I just started. Feels really sad that I have to wait before planning a new travel journey 😦
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March 23, 2021 at 9:17 pm
This would be a place I would love to go.
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March 12, 2021 at 8:10 pm
Oh lovely! I was picturing myself in that halcyon place. So nice. 🏝
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March 15, 2021 at 6:27 pm
I’m very pleased you were able to be transported to a peaceful-like place, Dora. Thank you for visiting and commenting. It’s always a pleasure to see you.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 12, 2021 at 3:47 pm
A very descriptive bit of writing. You painted the whole scene unfolding before our eyes. Nice one.
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March 15, 2021 at 6:28 pm
I’m content knowing that in reading my story you felt the scene so clearly. Thank you for visiting and leaving you very nice comment. Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 12, 2021 at 2:04 pm
Isadora,
What a beautifully evocative piece. That last line. Gorgeous. I want to be there so much it’s almost like I already am.
Anne
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March 15, 2021 at 6:29 pm
Thank you, Anne. I was hoping everyone who read my story would have a peacefully relaxing image when done. I appreciate your visiting and leaving your lovely comment.Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 12, 2021 at 12:51 pm
Querida Isadora,
Such lovely descriptions. The artist is a nice touch. I’m looking forward to my yearly visit to North Carolina and spending time on the beach with my brother and SIL. Bien escrito, mi amiga.
Shalom y cariño,
Rochelle
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March 15, 2021 at 6:32 pm
Querida Rochelle,
There are many, many artists that create masterful art at the beach. The relaxation brings forth the creativity in them. I’m sure your fins will be geared up for lots of swimming and playful water fights with your brother. Thank you for hosting and keeping us in our 100 word writing space. Happy Vaca … !!!!
Abrazos y Carino,
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 12, 2021 at 4:31 am
Where is this place? I want to go! The flamingos are a nice touch.
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March 17, 2021 at 8:36 pm
I’m so pleased you enjoyed my visit to the beach I live a short 5 minutes from. It’s as I described because it’s a small beach in the town of Engelwood, Florida. There usually aren’t flamingoes but for the esthetic I though I’d add them There are a great many peilcans, seagulls and sandpiper birds. Thank youf ro your lovely comment, Tannille, and for visiting.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 18, 2021 at 5:57 am
Sounds like a lovely place, even without flamingoes. 🦩
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March 12, 2021 at 2:17 am
You took me there and made me miss living on the coast more than I already do.
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March 17, 2021 at 8:37 pm
I would dearly miss living near the ocean. It’s my quiet place for rejuvenation. I hope you get to be near the caost once again real soon. Thank you for enjoying my story and leaving a comment.
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March 12, 2021 at 1:05 am
It was like watching a short, dynamic video of her day. Well done.
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March 17, 2021 at 8:39 pm
Aahhh … yes, a quiet day at the beach while watching and admiring the view. Thank you, Linda, for your stellar comment. It’s always a pleasure to see you here. Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 11, 2021 at 11:06 pm
I enjoyed this very much. It was very descriptive and peaceful. Beautifully done, Isadora!
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March 17, 2021 at 8:41 pm
It’s my quiet place for rejuvenating when I need to gather calm. I live a short 5 minute drive from this glorious, almost unknown, beach. A treasure I hope never changes. Thank you, Brenda, for commenitng and visiting. Hope you gathered some tranquility from my story.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 11, 2021 at 6:12 pm
it only reminds us that the weather can change in a moment’s of time. it behooves us to enjoy the sunshine while we can. 🙂
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March 17, 2021 at 8:46 pm
Yes, Plaridel, weather can be fine one minute and change instantly. Glad you stopped by and commented. Thank you … Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 11, 2021 at 5:15 pm
It swept me away to somewhere worth painting. ☺️
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March 17, 2021 at 8:48 pm
I hope you got your crayins and paper and started an image. I love creating scenes for the people who visit and read my stories. Glad my story swept you away, Ermine. Thank you… Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 11, 2021 at 3:12 pm
Wonderfully descriptive Isadora. Having lived most of my life a few steps from the ocean, I can’t imagine life without it.
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March 11, 2021 at 4:26 pm
My thoughts precisely, Keith. There are beautiful vistas in every terrain but, for me, sand and sun are my best friends. Thank you for stopping in and chimming in. Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 11, 2021 at 2:11 pm
The world seen through the eyes of an artist. Beautiful.
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March 11, 2021 at 2:39 pm
Artists can be a good source for visual accuracy. They see both the reality and the abstract. I’m pleased you enjoyed my story from the prompt. Thank you, GH.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 11, 2021 at 1:59 pm
Delightfully poetic, Isadora, and as peacefully rewarding as the spot in the photo.
Bisous
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March 11, 2021 at 4:25 pm
Thanks so much,CE. The photograph begged for soothing words. A lovely photograph for us this week. I’m please Rochelle decided it was a good one. Have a good week … Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎 😍
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March 11, 2021 at 1:02 pm
Yes, I can image the peace needed to concentrate on painting the lovely scenes you describe.
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March 11, 2021 at 2:43 pm
The ocean can be both an inspiration or a distraction to an artist; hopefully, their desire to capture what they see is much more intense. Thank you for visiting and commenting. Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 11, 2021 at 9:48 am
This is such a peaceful read, Isadora. I really like how you imagined the flamingos to be wearing pink tuxedo shirts and yellow bowties. They sound like really happy birds and ready to party in the sun. If only every day could be this slow and relaxing and full of peace inside and outside. Hope you are well 🙂
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March 17, 2021 at 8:56 pm
Thank you, Mabel, for your lovely comment. Originally, I used to write children story challenges because I feel child-like sometimes. It’s a great way to use my imagination. I guess the flamingoes came about due to that. I thought it was a pretty thought. I’m happy you enjoyed that part and my peacful place, a short 5 minutes from where I live. I’m fortunate to be retired and able to enjoy it very often.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 22, 2021 at 9:25 am
Lovely you get to enjoy the pleasures of the world around you. Enjoy the spring and many more colourful sights and wildlife. You be safe too, Isadora 🙂
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March 11, 2021 at 1:43 am
Love the idea of Flamingos wearing pink shirts 🙂 🙂
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March 11, 2021 at 2:50 pm
Flamingos always look dressed-up and ready to go somewhere. HA HA
Thanks … Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 11, 2021 at 1:05 am
Wonderful imagery, Isadora! COntinue staying safe down there.
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March 11, 2021 at 2:57 pm
Tnaks, aFrank. Glad it brought beautiful images to your mind. Be well … Be Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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March 10, 2021 at 11:47 pm
Just lovely, the peace of a quiet beach, how I have missed miss that during lockdown.
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March 11, 2021 at 12:32 am
I’m fortunate to still be able to enjoy this activity during isolation. The beach can be rejuvenating. Hope you get to visit the beach soon. Thanks for visiting and comment, Michael. Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 10, 2021 at 11:16 pm
That was simply lovely, Isadora! Truly enjoyable.
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March 10, 2021 at 11:20 pm
Thank you, Dale. It’s the magic I feel whenever I visit my beach. I could pitch a tent if allowed. The serenity of it is addictive. I’m so happy you enjoedy my story. Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 10, 2021 at 11:22 pm
There are places you can! Come to Quebec!
You be safe, too!
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March 11, 2021 at 12:30 am
HA HA the temps would have to be hot.
We have a place called Daytona Beach where you can drive onto the beach. We’ve done that. It’s fun. I prefer the isolation on a beach that is hardly known. My friends house right on the beach is where I enjoy that. A gift I treasure … 🙏🏻
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March 11, 2021 at 12:37 am
Yeah yeah.. Daytona Beach is fine and dandy. However, if you want to see real beauty… 😉
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March 11, 2021 at 2:48 pm
Now, I will have to add Canada to my Bucket List. I would imagine the cold creates a very different color to the ocean water. As a crab, (Cancer) any body of water if fine with me. I suppose that’s why I live on a lake (some call it a pond) 😳 LOL
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March 11, 2021 at 3:07 pm
Canada is so wide and vast with such different temperature zones. If you go to BC, you will NOT find the cold we have 😉
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March 11, 2021 at 4:23 pm
Well …. you know you’ll have to guide where I decide to go once we’re not quarantined. : )
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March 11, 2021 at 4:38 pm
Absolutely! And I’m told I’m pretty good at it!
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March 10, 2021 at 10:14 pm
I liked his acceptance and his flexibility
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March 10, 2021 at 10:17 pm
Just as the sky is always changing so does the artists’ palette. Thanks, Neil. Be Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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March 10, 2021 at 9:37 pm
That was a nice beach excursion. 🙂 Enjoyed that one.
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March 11, 2021 at 12:35 am
Thank you, Bear. I’m pleased I was able to take you along for my afternoon respite at the beach. Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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March 10, 2021 at 9:18 pm
Very peaceful, love the flamingos 🙂
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March 10, 2021 at 9:32 pm
Thanks, Iain. I love flamingos. They’re such an odd bird. I’m glad you felt the peaceful feelings come through. Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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