I’m glad to be back in the pack of Friday Fictioneers after a three-week absence caused by a glorious trip to a small town in Mexico. WiFi was iffy at best. So, here is my 101-word submission for this week. I can’t wait to enjoy stories written by my fellow FF gang members.
Sanji was a collector.
She collected blue glass floats, bound them inside lost fishing nets and rescued sailors drowning at sea.
She collected thick green moss and willow twigs in order to weave soft nests
for creatures caught in the manmade catastrophes of fire and ice.
But the most important thing Sanji collected were the sweet dreams of elders.
These she wrapped in bright silks of turquoise, ruby red, and shimmering gold.
She gently placed them in a jar made from diamonds and dispensed them
to children tortured by nightmares riding inside the whirling storms of war.
I really love how you tied this into a story of giving something good to those children. Wonderful story
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Many children in today’s world deserve so much more than they are getting. Thanks, Bjorn
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Such a vibrant story – beautiful language Alicia.
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Thanks! It was a tough one to come up with.
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What a wonderful imagination you have!
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Thank you, Dawn.
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Alicia, this reminds me of the ‘dreamtime’ stories of indigenous peoples and the passing of knowledge from those who have gone before… Strangely eerie, yet soothing.
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What a wonderful comparison, thank you, Alicia
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Ten out of ten, loved your imagery
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Thank you very much! Alicia
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Sanji sounds wonderful. I hope she exists somewhere out there. We could sure use her in this crazy world we live in.
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Oh, me, too! Thanks for reading and commenting, Adam.
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It would be such a comforting thought if Sanji really were out there somewhere, looking out for us despite our madness. Wonderful story-weaving.
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And if she could be your neighbor on top of it all, helping you through the tough times. Thanks for reading. Alicia
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A perfectly lovely, vivid story Alicia. Well done.
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Thanks, Sandra. I always appreciate your stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment.
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Gorgeous! And such a lovely concept
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Many thanks. Now, if only Sanji could spring to life.
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What a lovely and heartwarming story. More people should be like Sanji.
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Thanks, Russell. I wish I were more like her.
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Hmm. A library of dreams. Some for loan, others for exchange. Overdue ones turn into nightmares 😉
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No, EXCHANGED for nightmares… Thanks for reading and commenting.
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bless her soul. we need more like her in this world.
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Oh, indeed we do!
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Just beautiful, Alicia. I love the language and the items he collects seem so exotic and colorful. Sanji has his heart in the right place. Welcome back! Great to see you here. I hope you had a wonderful trip!
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Thanks all the way around. I’m glad you like The Collector and we had a WONDERFUL time in Mexico. Hot and humid, and an extremely bad hair day every day, but who cares? That’s what vacations are all about.
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That’s a true vacation. To not have to care about your hair! I’m so happy for you that you had a wonderful time. Excellent!
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Lovely story! I like the idea of Sanji out there somewhere working away at helping people.
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Thanks, me, too!
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Lovely, intriguing, and even inspiring. Well done, amigo!
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Gracias. Thanks for such a delightful comment, Perry.
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Dear Alicia,
I have missed you for stories such as this. Beautifully and vividly told.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow! Thanks Rochelle. I’ve missed our merry band, but have been keeping up with your happenings through Facebook. You are a busy gal.
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Sweet story. Nice to have something dreamy to read that has some good substance. Great!
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I’m glad I could provide such a story. Thanks, and welcome back. Are you here to stay?
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Just wonderful. I love all of this – the language, the feeling, the character. So good.
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Wow, Margaret, thanks for the ever so kind words.
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Welcome back to Friday Fictioneers. That sounded like a wonderful trip. Lovely story, Alicia. Great descriptions. Although our titles were the same the stories were quite different. Well written. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks so very much, Suzanne. It’s amazing that for all the submissions, there’s rarely identical titles!
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You sure havn’t lost your touch. Powerful imagery.
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Thank you so very much.
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Very poetically told, loved it.
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Thank you, Alicia.
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Imaginatine writing and clever take on the prompt. I liked it.
Hope your vacation was a fun one.
Isadora 😎
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Thanks on both counts. Our vacation was very, very wonderful.
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