Someone told me seashells carry sounds of the sea.
I hold it close to the ear for secrets nobody’s ever heard. A crashing sound hits the ear drums, but only to distract. Those are the waves hitting the shore to get scattered and gather themselves again.
I ask the shore what stories it absorbs and retains. The sand slips off my fingers in a nonchalant manner, basking in the glory of granularity.
I address the winds, but they are too much in a hurry to stop by.
The sea shell is still silent – the only one to know and hold.
Written for Friday Fictioneers
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Loved the picturesque descriptions. Beautiful!
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Thank you, Bernadette!
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Wow! I l enjoyed this. Almost meditative. Waves hitting the shore to get scattered and gather themselves again. Lovely piece.
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Thank you, Fleur!
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I like this.
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Thanks!
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What child, holding a seashell to his ear for the first time, has not gazed up in wonder at his adults, already concocting stories to tell his own children someday.
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That’s a beautiful depiction of the scenario. Thank you so much, Linda!
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During the whole childhood this also was told to me too. 😉 xx Michael
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How many sounds have you heard, and stories collected? 🙂
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Well composed, Reena.
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Thank you, Bill!
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Excellent take.
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Thank you!
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Welcome, dear.
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Mysterious and poetic, Reena. Stones have such stories written about them also.
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Mystery attracts both scientists and poets ☺️ Thank you, Lisa!
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You’re very welcome 🙂
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I enjoyed this, it open so many possibilities
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Thank you, Michael!
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Seashells and all others have many secrets. Ready to be explored.
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Unfortunately, we can’t decipher the language.
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Nicely done, Reena
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Thank you, Neil!
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Dear Reena,
Thoughtful piece. I could relate well to it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle!
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A moment of thoughtful reflection where nature reminds us that there are stories everywhere. Search and find them.
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Exactly. Search and find them, sometimes to give a new twist 🙂
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Brilliant take
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome
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