A very big thanks to Rochelle, our fairy blog-mother for hosting the Friday Fictioneers.
Broken Trail
Word Count: 99
The traveller stared hopelessly at the broken rails. He walked so long, so deep in the forests, so high up the hills… for this? No, he could not go back to the other said of the rails. His “friends” were waiting. After what he’d said to them… no, that was impossible.
“There must be a way out,” he whispered desperately. A little cobbled path down the side. Could be a ditch or a snake’s den. But it could also be an escape, a trail to somewhere new. Besides, it was a beautiful forest to explore. So, he walked on.
Note: For me, the story is a metaphor for choices we make in life. Sometimes we go on a path to find a dead-end to our goals. We’re scared to turn back in fear of backlash from others. And perhaps, if we look deeper we may find a little outlet that may lead to something bigger.
The road lest travelled
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Sometimes we have to find a third way…
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I’d do the same …just walk on.
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Dear DW,
Life is what we make of it, isn’t it? Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Sometimes the only way to move is forward.
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Oh, I like this. And indeed I’ve hit several dead-ends in my life and have had to back up and try a different way. Yet always my eyes have been on that part of the horizon I call my own
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It’s important to keep searching.
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I like the metaphor–and the drawing 🙂
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If you don’t do it, you forever wonder if you should have. Nice one.
My story!
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Good metaphor and I like the drawing you chose to accompany your story.
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A good decision! Walk on and explore.
P.S I think instead of to the other said of the rails you meant the other side of the rails.
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No good standing around wondering what one should have done. You have to go on,
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An interesting story, and I love the artwork to go with it. I think he will find a path to follow. Perhaps it is a journey that he NEEDS to continue. This could be a start to a much larger story, methinks.
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I hope he finds what he’s seeking.
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A good metaphor. I liked the delicate drawing of the traveller even more than I liked the story.
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All he can do is try! I hope it leads the traveler to something bigger and better.
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I’d love to travel onwards with your traveller…Not sure we can ever leave it all behind, but think it’s a very potent wish to do so.
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I wonder what set our traveler off on this journey of adventure – perhaps the though of a new world or hidden ancient treasure, who knows?
A nice story that invokes a mystery.
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This is so beautiful! Only rarely in life can we see the path ahead clearly, yet those moments where we knowingly step into the unknown can be so nerve-wracking. I hope the traveler found something wonderful.
I also wanted to let you know I nominated you for a Sunshine Blogger Award!
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Wonderful story Sophie! Yes, keep looking around, something else might be there to help or explore or a new place to find. I’m kind of late with this, sorry. I hope all is well with you these days!😀😺🌞
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