TERRANIUM
They sat together in silence,
reading by lantern light,
oblivious to cicadas
and traffic noise alike,
as if they were enclosed
by a terranium of peace,
until her phone buzzed –
their hour was over.
She stood up,
closing her book.
‘Same time tomorrow?’
He nodded, smiling.
‘Wouldn’t miss it for the world.’
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A cheeky one this time, combining three different prompts - this photo taken by Dale Rogerson (thanks, Dale) and twoTwitter prompts by @FromOneLine and @vss365. I hope you like the combination!
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I've been sidetracked these past few weeks by other writing, of flash fiction and poetry - more about that when I'm ready to let it go public.
A lovely moment of companionable silence
ReplyDeleteOh, I so love this. Proof that you can enjoy someone's company, just by sitting next to them.
ReplyDeleteReading together - it's a lovely thought, isn't it?
DeleteVery!
Deletethecontemplativecat here. Well written, good use of words. This is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks, cat, it's a perfect dream for some.
Deleteperhaps they should turn their phones off for a change. :)
ReplyDeletePerhaps they have to return to work.
DeleteI wondered if he was in prison, I guess not. Mike H
ReplyDeleteThat hadn't occurred to me but I see why you might think that!
DeleteAn hour I would enjoy for sure. Delightful, Liz.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith - I'd enjoy it too.
DeleteWhat a great idea, an hour of reading together every day.
ReplyDeleteTrue friendship at its best.
DeleteA terranium of peace - oh, I would love to be in that! How lovely to have someone to share it with - silently, peacefully, for a short time. Yes, I am an introvert.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Though I call it self-sufficient!
DeleteThe epitome of companionable silence. A reading partner.
ReplyDeleteExactly so.
DeleteTalking is over-rated! Wonderful verse harkening back to a simpler time. Very nice, Liz! ~ Nancy
ReplyDeleteReading together is better than filling silence with unnecessary words. Thanks, Nancy.
DeleteDear Lizzy,
ReplyDeleteNicely melded prompts and a sweet scene to boot.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you, Rochelle.
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