my24gems
trying to figure it all out with the least amount of pain to my soul
Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #20: Write a three sentence story about desire. The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #ProseChallenge
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Aching
As I gaze about this safe haven of mine and the memories of 8 years rain down before my longing soul, I tiredly comprehend that adventures come with a price.
The countless times we have felt the heartbreaking distance grow with each step when we wanted to stand still, yet we are drawn to hello and goodbye until we die, this is life.
Moving away when we want to stay, the forbidden question quietly streaks across our minds (will this be the last time?) as we hush it, thinking no matter what, it was all worth it, this is life.