My eyes must be deceiving me.
It’s my childhood bike.
I reflect on the hours of recreation we had together.
You gave me happy days of endless activity.
I never thought I’d grow to ignore you, but other things took your place.
Here you are in Momma’s crumbling house; your body rusted, consumed with decay.
I didn’t expect you to be here among the memories of my childhood.
You played a sweet symphony of shades of color for me to enjoy.
Fear of endings grasps my emotions.
I banish them to the disposable world, and their unique beauty ends.
2021©Isadora De La Vega
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Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100 words
Photo Prompt©LisaFox
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June 16, 2022 at 2:39 am
Its fabulous..true sense of life
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June 16, 2022 at 4:46 pm
I appreciate your great comment. Thank you
Isadora 😎
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August 22, 2021 at 4:20 pm
I truly enjoyed reading this, Isadora. There is a touch of sad regret in the words, “I never thought I’d grow to ignore you, but other things took your place.” This was beautifully penned.
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August 26, 2021 at 7:32 pm
I think we can all feel a bit of angst when we look back upon an item that’s stirring up memoires. There’s much in life we learn after the fact. Thank you so very much for enjoying my story. Stay Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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August 22, 2021 at 11:11 am
Things like that can hurl you right back into the past. Beautifully written reflections.
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August 22, 2021 at 3:30 pm
Sometimes, the smallest thing can bring back a slew oe memories. Thank you, GHL. I appreciate the insightful comment.
Stay Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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August 22, 2021 at 7:29 am
Amazingly put – and if you think of it – eventually all of life and all objects end up this way…
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August 22, 2021 at 3:32 pm
So true, Asarpota. Everything has an expiration date. You’ve left an insightful comment here. Thank you … Stay Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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August 22, 2021 at 5:57 am
Fabulous last two lines. Very well done.
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August 22, 2021 at 3:34 pm
It’s always a good last line that keeps the reader coming back. Thank you for seeing that in my story, Sheena. I appreciate your visit and comment. Stay Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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August 21, 2021 at 8:45 pm
That could be a story of a former lover! Just saying.
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August 22, 2021 at 3:36 pm
Yes, I reread the story with the idea of a former lover involved, and can see it fitting that idea too. I’m glad you enjoyed my story, Danny. Stay Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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August 21, 2021 at 3:37 pm
It’s good to remember if only for a moment or two. Nice one Isadora.
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August 21, 2021 at 3:47 pm
Memories can sometimes warm the heart.
I’m glad you enjoyed my story, Keith. Thank you … Stay Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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August 21, 2021 at 10:38 am
Querida Isadora,
Growing up changes things, doesn’t it? Hermosas palabras mi amiga. Bien escrito.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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August 21, 2021 at 2:39 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Sadly, as we go from stage to stage we leave behind many dearly loved things.
Eye opening when they’re rediscovered. Gracias por su buen commento. Stay Safe 😷
Abrazos y Carino,
Isadora 😎
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August 21, 2021 at 9:02 am
This is so beautiful, Isadora. I love the soft reminiscent voice I hear when reading, so well done.
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August 21, 2021 at 2:42 pm
I appreciate your stellar words about my story this week. Sometimes, we see items that bring back a lot of good memories. Thank you for visiting and commenting. Stay Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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August 21, 2021 at 2:49 pm
You’re welcome, Isadora.
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August 21, 2021 at 6:58 am
” I never thought I’d grow to ignore you, but other things took your place.” It is so true that material goods loose their place. But they leave memories – often good memories.
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August 21, 2021 at 2:45 pm
In an instant, when seeing an item from years past, memories flood through often bringing on a smile. Thank you, Oneta, for visiting and commenting. Stay Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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August 21, 2021 at 3:56 am
A moment of fond recollection before the present world rushes back.
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August 21, 2021 at 2:50 pm
Yes, reality can jolt you back from days gone by. Thanks for commenting. Stay Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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August 21, 2021 at 1:02 am
Wonderful reminiscing about the bike. Very skilfully you show her turning away. She knows the danger of dwelling in the past.
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August 21, 2021 at 2:56 pm
Some memories are best left in the past.
I’m happy you enjoyed my take on the photo
prompt this week. Thanks for visiting and commenting. Stay Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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August 21, 2021 at 2:59 pm
You are very welcome, Isadora.
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August 20, 2021 at 10:17 pm
I liked the way this is about so much more than a bike
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August 21, 2021 at 3:00 pm
I appreciate your stellar comment, Neil.
Memories can hold many underlying stories.
Thank you … Stay Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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