FSF Challenge - Horizon






Lillie McFerrin Writes

This week's writing challenge from


Five Sentence Fiction


( Lillie McFerrin Writes ) is based upon the prompt:




Horizon




What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week Lillie posts one word for inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word.






Another short one...









The Journey













    "I just don't know if it's worth the effort." She ordered another drink before turning to her friend and saying, "I keep trying and trying, yet my goal seems just as far away now as when I started."
    "Perhaps that is all you really need."

    "I don't understand."
    "You can set your sail toward the horizon, and though you will never reach it, isn't the sunset beautiful?"






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Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 9, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Beautiful Five Sentence Fiction.

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    1. K R SmithOctober 10, 2014 at 7:25 AM

      Thanks! The journey is sometimes more enjoyable than the destination, and each of us has to make the best of what we have.

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    2. K R SmithOctober 10, 2014 at 7:32 AM

      And I see you have a poetry ebook on Amazon!

      Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Courageous-Following-Mini-Series-Book-ebook/dp/B00MUC6EBK

      Always good to have another poet around!

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  2. Valerie BoersmaOctober 10, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    I agree. This is beautiful, and how we need to appreciate those sunsets. Yes, I really loved this one!

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    1. K R SmithOctober 13, 2014 at 6:13 PM

      Thanks, Valerie! I apologize for not responding to everyone's comments as quickly as usual. It's been a busy week/weekend!

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  3. Helen Killeen Bauch McHargueOctober 10, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    You've gotta appreciate that sunset!

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  4. i b aroraOctober 10, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    nice story

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  5. AnonymousOctober 12, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    It's the journey, not the destination... We spend too much time wishing our lives away... well observed.

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    1. K R SmithOctober 13, 2014 at 6:17 PM

      Yes, and sometimes we never get our wish OR enjoy the journey!

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  6. Shailaja VOctober 12, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Yes, the journey makes it all worthwhile. Beautiful!

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  7. TessOctober 13, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    I agree: order another drink and enjoy the sunset.

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  8. K R SmithOctober 13, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Thanks! I have to admit, I'm a little surprised at the number of comments this post has inspired!

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  9. CifarOctober 14, 2014 at 3:37 AM

    sometimes journey is more beautiful than the destination

    The Performer

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    1. K R SmithOctober 15, 2014 at 8:29 AM

      Yes, it is! And I see you've combined two challenges in one. I'll have to check out Three Word Wednesday!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 14, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    Nice - this is well written, with a lovely message.

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  11. UnknownOctober 15, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    It's all about the appreciating the journey. A beautifully written piece. x

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    1. K R SmithOctober 15, 2014 at 8:34 AM

      Thanks! I'll have to check out your "Horror Bites" challenge. I haven't done mine yet. And I have to tell you, I miss Lizzie "Loodles"!

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  12. PatriciaOctober 15, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    Getting there is usually more interesting than being there...and once there we tend to find somewhere else we want to "goal".

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    1. K R SmithOctober 15, 2014 at 10:46 PM

      So true. We're never satisfied. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment!

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