General Flash Fiction posted May 30, 2017 |
a story inspired by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Lovely Flowers
by RodG
100 Word Story Contest Winner
In dark blue mourning clothes, she'd stroll by my garden every day. Today she stopped.
"Your flowers are magnificent . . . such sweet perfume!" Her cheeks flushed pink.
I arose, brushed damp loam from my knees, and smiled. "Merci beaucoup."
"You are a fine gardener. The owner must be proud."
I laughed. "I am both, but can't resist beauty on days like this. May I offer you this perfect rose, Madame?"
She frowned. "You flirt with a--a widow, sir!"
"No, a lonely man gives a lovely woman a rose, hoping she'll return for more . . . someday."
She smiled. "Yes, Monsieur, it's possible."
In dark blue mourning clothes, she'd stroll by my garden every day. Today she stopped.
"Your flowers are magnificent . . . such sweet perfume!" Her cheeks flushed pink.
I arose, brushed damp loam from my knees, and smiled. "Merci beaucoup."
"You are a fine gardener. The owner must be proud."
I laughed. "I am both, but can't resist beauty on days like this. May I offer you this perfect rose, Madame?"
She frowned. "You flirt with a--a widow, sir!"
"No, a lonely man gives a lovely woman a rose, hoping she'll return for more . . . someday."
She smiled. "Yes, Monsieur, it's possible."
"Your flowers are magnificent . . . such sweet perfume!" Her cheeks flushed pink.
I arose, brushed damp loam from my knees, and smiled. "Merci beaucoup."
"You are a fine gardener. The owner must be proud."
I laughed. "I am both, but can't resist beauty on days like this. May I offer you this perfect rose, Madame?"
She frowned. "You flirt with a--a widow, sir!"
"No, a lonely man gives a lovely woman a rose, hoping she'll return for more . . . someday."
She smiled. "Yes, Monsieur, it's possible."
Writing Prompt Write a story of 100 words. not including the title. Any subject accepted. Must be exactly 100 words. |
100 Word Story Contest Winner |
Recognized |
The painting is "Picking Flowers" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
The French words I chose (to fit the context of the painting/story) are well known. I trust I do not have to translate.
WORD COUNT: 100 Apple Pages
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and 2 member cents. The French words I chose (to fit the context of the painting/story) are well known. I trust I do not have to translate.
WORD COUNT: 100 Apple Pages
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