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Wednesday 18 December 2019

Climate Action

She was staring blankly.
The lake was dry.
There was not a drop of water anywhere.
She realized that her town was in deep climate crisis.
She felt responsible, but just didn't know what to do next.

That's when he came and stood by her side.
He saw what she saw.
He could see fear in her face. 
“No worries! I'm here!"
PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson
He got into climate action mode.
He chose the colours, brushes and strokes.

The expert artist made her see what he could see.
The painting came alive. 

As she grasped his hand, snowflakes fell on them...
"Happy X'Mas!"

100 Words story for Friday Fictioneers
Also linking with ABC Wednesday- X for X'Mas

How would you feel if someone completes your painting and makes it come to life? Do you think this is possible? Do share in the comments below.
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15 comments:

  1. Iain Kelly18 December 2019 at 16:36

    If only real climate crisis could be fixed with a few brushstrokes. Nice story.

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  2. Neil MacDonald18 December 2019 at 17:47

    We're not responsible. Nor can we fix this one by one. But we do need the few who can show us a new picture, an alternate future

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  3. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields18 December 2019 at 19:25

    Dear Anita,

    I think it will take more than an artist to fix the climate crisis.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  4. Na'ama Yehuda18 December 2019 at 21:26

    If only we could resolve it by drawing it better ...
    Well done!
    Na'ama

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  5. liz young18 December 2019 at 22:29

    If only it was that simple! As for someone else completing my painting - no way!

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  6. Dale18 December 2019 at 23:59

    If only it were that simple!

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  7. Linda19 December 2019 at 02:18

    I would not want anyone to finish my painting unless I had died. Same with my book. MY book! Hands off!

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  8. Swallows and Lilies19 December 2019 at 04:58

    A really interesting take on the prompt, thank you. I wouldn't mind if someone finished my painting as I can't draw. My writing though, that's a different story!

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  9. Su-sieee! Mac19 December 2019 at 07:17

    Your story is the best kind, Anita. I love it.

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  10. Roger Owen Green19 December 2019 at 08:57

    Nice story.
    I'm still afraid of climate change.

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  11. Tannille19 December 2019 at 10:03

    Great concept. It could really go places.

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  12. C. E. Ayr19 December 2019 at 15:16

    Ah, if only...

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  13. Penny Gadd19 December 2019 at 16:25

    Taking this as a metaphor, there can be times of drought in your spiritual or emotional life when you need someone expert to guide your actions. When that happened to me, yes, I allowed someone to help me learn better ways of thinking about life.

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  14. Brenda Cox20 December 2019 at 02:11

    It would be wonderful if we could fix the climate issues with a few brush strokes. I wouldn't mind if someone finished my work if they did so with my permission. Nicely done!

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  15. Keith Hillman20 December 2019 at 18:13

    Perhaps Greta Thunberg should take up painting! Nice one.

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