Hi there! If you are new to this blog then you can find out about the ‘picture says’ meme here. In short though, each fortnight I am trying my hand at some creative writing using a photo as a prompt. The gorgeous photo below is courtesy of the amazing Stefano Corso - a big thank you to Stefano for permitting me to use it here.
Red.
It is the sweetness of a cherry.
It is the perfection of a rose.
It is the quickening of a heart as caution is thrown to the wind.
It can been deep as a fine wine or bright like a stop sign.
It is love.
It is danger.
It is sexy and speedy and oozing with energy.
It is joyful.
It is full of life.
It is … none of these things today.
Today red is a vibrant splash on the grey canvas that is this bleak morning. It is the pulsing of her blood as long legs reduce the number of steps between herself and him.
To none.
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Isn’t the brain interesting – I didn’t see the red at all until I read your piece! I saw the rain and hoped that she didn’t twist her ankle on those cobblestones
Will definitely participate in this one Kelly!
Anna Spargo-Ryan recently blogged: Rolling the Deep
Wow serious!! That is hilarious!
I am excited to see what you come up with Anna!
Kelly Exeter recently blogged: A picture says … Week 2
Done – love that pic wish I could tele-trapsort myself there now! x
Sarah recently blogged: the downhill slide.
Loved your piece Sarah – it started me dreaming!!
Kelly Exeter recently blogged: A picture says … Week 2
Wow Kelly! I LOVE what you’ve written. It’s amazing how one picture can evoke so many beautiful words. Gorgeous. x
Deb @ Bright and Precious recently blogged: Be Alive
Thank you so much loveliest of ladies!
Kelly Exeter recently blogged: A picture says … Week 2
my best definition of red is the morning my (then 4 yro) daughter stumbled out of bed, tumbled onto the living room floor, looked up gawd-knows-what on the telly and announced “i HATE RED. red makes you STOP.”
not that it’s got anything to do with this your post… lol. xoxo, buf
Haha you’re hilarious. Now, I never know what I should call you – Eliz , liz, buf??! I need to be able to respond to you by name!
Kelly Exeter recently blogged: A picture says … Week 2
Classic symbolism that fit in well with the picture, short and sweet
am going to try to be original with this and avoid repeating a similiar post of my own called Scarlet Street.
Thank you! Heading over to check your version now!
Kelly Exeter recently blogged: A picture says … Week 2
Sorry but the picture is not by Luise Francis, but mine… please someone could says to Luise to avoid in the future such kind of courtesy….
The original could be found for example here:
http://www.bylinephoto.com/opere/red-rain/
or on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Rain-Stefano-Corso-Print-Poster/dp/B00887IPMC/
Please remove this page or correct the name.
Oh my, I am not sure how that mix up happened. I shall change it now Stefano
Thanks Kelly.
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