Monday 13 October 2014

Flash Fiction Monday: Hands

Last week I decided to try my hand at flash fiction for the first time. I enjoyed the experience so much, I’ve decided to make it a regular feature. 

Welcome to Flash Fiction Monday.


Today’s picture was provided by Dermot Kennedy. As always, I would love to hear what you think.



I passed him every day on my way to work. He stood on the corner of two busy streets, clearly visible, yet unobtrusive.  He never asked for anything. In fact, two months after first noticing him, I still had no idea what his voice might sound like. His clothes were old and didn’t always fit him correctly but they were clean, as were his hair and what was visible of his body.

It wouldn’t be hard to mistake him for a statue. He didn’t move at all, just stood there with his hands held out, turned up in a silent plea for help.  It was a request I couldn’t ignore. At first I just gave him whatever change I happened to have on me. Before long I made a point of having coins in my pockets, using notes in shops just to add to their number.

Every day he broke my heart. His loneliness was tangible.  Today will be different. I’ve got money for him, coins and notes, but I’ll give him more. I’m going to let him know he’s not as alone as he thinks with just a simple touch.

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful. And if you're going to keep doing this you've got to stop leaving me wanting more. :)

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    1. I'm not sure I can make that promise. I'm glad you liked it though :)

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  2. That's lovely. I'm afraid I have to agree with Allison though! It sounds like a hell of a beginning for a story.

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    1. That's two out of two with requests for more. Maybe I should call it Plot Bunny Monday instead of Flash Fiction Monday :) I'm glad you liked it.

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  3. LOL, Plot Bunny Monday works! Believe me, I know how that goes though. No matter how long something is people always want more. I guess that means you're doing something right though!

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    1. I'll take it as a compliment so. And who knows. I might revisit one of them at some point in the future :)

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