RECCE
Asbed scuttled up the shingle like a
crab, terrified at the noise it made, and peeped between the seaweed covered
beams of the breakwater.
After the filth and fear of the camp
the peaceful town looked like paradise. He imagined clean beds, decent food, and
freedom. If only...
From the dinghy Karim hissed, ‘Hurry
up!’
Asbed sighed and took a photograph. They
returned quickly to the yacht and sailed east again – just two men out on a
fishing trip.
Back at the refugee camp Asbed’s
photograph sold a hundred cross-Channel tickets.
*****
Sandra Crook's photograph could almost have been taken on my short break last week in Folkestone, where there is a vast shingle beach, empty on the cool and foggy morning of our walk, from which on a clear day you can see France.
That family visit, and the glorious weather over the Easter weekend, are my excuse for my absence from FF last week - I hope you missed me.
That family visit, and the glorious weather over the Easter weekend, are my excuse for my absence from FF last week - I hope you missed me.
Interesting story, Lizy. Is Sandra's photo of Swanage? It looks familiar.
ReplyDeleteI don't know. Do thay have breakwaters like that?
DeleteYes it is Swanage Helen. :)
DeleteWe may not be building a wall, but we're no more welcoming to those fleeing terror than are those with walls, fences, towers, and guard dogs
ReplyDeleteWe give them free accommodation, meadical care, schools for their kids, More rights than pensioners - that's why they travel through several other countries where they could ask for asylum, in the hope of reaching England . We might complain but we're a soft touch and they know it.
DeleteA powerful use of the prompt Liz. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Iain.
DeleteDear Liz,
ReplyDeleteTwo men on a fishing trip? Nicely done. Actually, I did miss you. Welcome back.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle - I missed you too, though I did read some FF entries.
DeleteI missed you, too!
ReplyDeleteIf that was all it took...
Thanks Dale x
DeleteLove this story! Thanks for playing. :D
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Ronda
Thank you Ronda.
DeleteThe advance party. Clever!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteA different look at the prompt, for sure. And yes, I did notice your absence last week. I always look forward to what you have to offer.
ReplyDeleteOh Linda, that is so kind¡
DeleteThey make profit from the hopes of these poor people. Excellent story, Liz, and great descriptions.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
ReplyDeleteA good story, Liz. Enterprising youngsters can find various ways to earn money. I'm not familiar with selling cross-channel tickets. :) --- Suzanne
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, Suzanne, though i wonder if i was too obscure for you? 😀
DeleteYou described the tension and the longing of the boy very well. What he could only imagine compared to what he had in the camp. Nice details and poignant story.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brenda. I suspect it won't be long before he jumps ship and tries to stay himself.
DeleteGreat take on the prompt Liz. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra.
DeleteAn different perspective on the refugee crisis. Nicely written.
ReplyDeleteThanks Fatima.
DeleteInteresting story.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn
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