PHOTO PROMPT © Sandra Crook
Symbology
He shuffled in, dragging a massive orb atop a rusty pole.
Surreptitiously, we eyed one another. A sense of unease rippled through the room.
He settled in his seat, both hands grasping the pole. Its weight, top heavy, swayed slightly.
Unease was building into discomfort as he sat, silent, observing everyone.
I glanced for the door… would I be first to leave?
He cleared his throat,
“Welcome.”
“I sense your tension… your unease.”
Our breath, audible in unison.
Discarding the orb, he stretched, sighed loudly, and began…
“How much lighter now… without the weight… of Our World… on our shoulders…”
Land of Images 
Nice symbolic use of the prompt.
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Thanks, appreciate the feeback 🙂
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Great insight!
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Thank you kindly.
Thanks for commenting 🙂
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Dear LOI,
A wonderful object lesson in 100 words. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback 🙂
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That was intriguing!
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Ooh thats good. Thanks for commenting 🙂
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I am intrigued – by many potential plot threads dangling in this story – but mostly by the rusty pole. Well written and enjoyable to read.
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Many thanks, I appreciate your comments 🙂
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I could sense the anticipation in the room; fear and then relief. Wonderful imagery.
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Thank you, really appreciate your feedback 🙂
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When I was teaching, I often used object lessons to drive a point home. So–you get an A+ on this one 🙂
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Thank you granonine, your feedback is very much appreciated 🙂
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I wish we could all shred that weight
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That would be good, then all we’d have to do is remember to leave it there and not pick it up again!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
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You build a good sense of tension by making us wait to know whether or not there is a threat. Well done.
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Thank you, that’s good to know, I really appreciated your feed back 🙂
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Great photography. Also, congrats on the recent Unique Blogger Award! We have something in common. We look forward to seeing more posts from your site!
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Thank you, I appreciate your comments, especially as I see you have some exceptional images on your own site 🙂
I am not aware of any Blogger award, maybe that is someone else with a similar name? But congratulations on your Award.
Thanks again for visiting and commenting 🙂
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Oh you are definitely on the list as well. I got to your site by clicking the other names on awards list as well. I just can’t figure out how to send you the post. You’ll find it eventually 😊
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Many thanks 🙂
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