Wow! Wednesday-Friday is here again. Thanks to Magaly Guerrero for the fun photo. And to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for posting it so our merry band of Friday Fictioneers can each create a 100-word tale.
Me and them shoes been pals for a long time.
Yes indeedy. A long, long time.
Went to our first dance together.
Got married together.
Them shoes took me to the hospital when my Sara was born.
Carried me to the graveyard when she passed.
Yep, we got us some history.
When Burt left, them shoes took me to the bus station.
Went all the way to Kansas together
then on to New York city.
Joined us a chorus line.
Danced until we was both too old.
Got to pack them shoes away now.
We’re leaving for a better place.
Up From the Ashes 
Great voice, Alicia
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Thanks. Those shoes just look like they’d have history. Glad you stopped by to read their story.
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Such a convincing narrative, Alicia.
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Thanks, Sandra! Have you been “gone” for awhile? Dawn and I were wondering about you last night. (Were your ears burning?)
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Not burning… possibly twitching. 🙂 I’ve missed a few just lately, for sure. I seem to have so much to do now that spring is here and we’re still trying to lick our new home into shape. Thanks for asking.
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Dear Lish,
I shore do love me some story about them shoes. You done laced up a lifetime right nicely.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Shucks, Ma’am, we be thanking you for such a kindly comment! Lish
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I saw a whole life passing, happy and sad. Lovely
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Thanks, Michael. What a nice thing to say! Cheers.
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The shoes of her life. Great story, Alicia.
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I think they were more “friend” to her than anyone else. Thanks so much for reading and commenting.
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She has got sole that one. Nicely done.
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Ha! That’s fun. Thanks for reading.
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The stories those shoes could tell, the happy times, the sad times… nice one!
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Thanks! They just might have some stories of their own.
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A great tale Alicia.
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Thank you! I had fun writing it.
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Great story – I loved the voice in this.
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Thank you, Clare.
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My comment was almost word-for-word what Rochelle done wrote. So’s I had to change my plans. The voice in this one is fabulous, Alicia! I loved it shorely.
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Me and them shoes is pleased as punch. Thanks ever so.
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I love that the narrative is so rich–the speaker has lived such a full life–that when we reach the end, it feels more like a rest… than a terrible loss. I hope that makes sense. Love the language, too.
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It makes perfect sense – that was the way I meant it to end. She is satisfied and ready to go. Thank you.
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what a tribute. almost a lifetime in 100 words. incidentally, i wrote something about my sneakers, too. you can read it here: http://wp.me/p6FwZ-QA
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Thanks! Will read about your sneackers.
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“We’re leaving for a better place.” That sounds a melancholy chord with me just now.
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As it should. A lovely life, well spent, coming to an end. Thanks for picking up on that, James.
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That’s lovely Alicia – a whole life through the history of one pair of shoes. Really enjoyed this one
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Thanks, Lynn. I so glad you liked it.
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My pleasure 🙂
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After I read this, I started humming “These boots are made for walking” by Nancy Sinatra. I love how you used the prompt, Alicia.
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It was fun to write. I did my one and only karaoke to that song with some girlfriends. It was an odd night for sure. Thanks for reading. I hope Nancy didn’t stay in your head too long.
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That life story, told in such a convincing voice, goes so well with the shoes as they have such a vintage look to them. Three cheers for a pair of shoes that lasts so many years, but they made things to last in those days. And three cheers to you for that story. I really liked it.
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Thanks, Sarah. I had the same thought as I wrote the story. “Man, that’s one heck of a pair of shoes. Glad you found it to your liking. Alicia
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I agree with all this had an amazing voice. Loved the line “Danced until we was both too old.”
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Thank you. That was a line I cut – cut – cut to make it fit into the 100-word limit. I appreciate your noticing it.
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Them shoes were made for walkin’. YUP … Thems shoes been everywhere.
HA HA … loved this. It is very, very believeable and perhaps has happened to someone
somewhere. Great take, Alicia, on the photo prompt. Well done …
Isadora 😎
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Thanks! I was going to say I hope it has happened but then there’s the loss of a child, a divorce, but after that I think fun was had. Thanks for reading.
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“Danced until we was both too old.” Good for her. And for you.
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I hope I, too, will dance until I’m too old. Thanks for stopping by.
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A life well-lived. Great story, great voice.
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Thank you, Amie.
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Great voice and well written, again. I loved the idea of something inanimate that’s been with us throughout life. I have things like that, things you can never throw away.
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Thank you, Michael, There are things in our lives that could tell stories. (Sometimes I’m glad they can’t speak.) Glad you stopped by.
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A poignant reminder of times when we did not replace our personal article with a click on the online shops.
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Thanks, Yarnspinner. It’s also too bad manufacturers don’t make things to last like they used to. I appreciate your reading and leaving a comment.
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A lifetime described in 14 lines! Wow! A brilliant take on the FF prompt.
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Thank you. What a kind thing to say.
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My pleasure, Alicia. I really did enjoy reading it. Cheers!
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Love the voice in this and the history of wearer and shoes. Very well done.
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Thanks, Sarah Ann.
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A lifetime told from the POV of a pair of shoes, how clever!
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Thanks, Dawn!
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very nice angle to come from.
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ah that sounds stupid… I liked it the memories of a time long forgotten
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Your comment did not sound stupid but thanks for returning to leave another. I’m glad you liked the stroll down memory lane in what look like terribly uncomfortable shoes.
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Oh! Awesome! I love the voice in this piece. I can really see the person who wore those shoes….
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Thanks!!!
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