Friday Fictioneers is a weekly group hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields who chooses a photo prompt to inspire writers to produce a 100 word piece of flash fiction. Do use the link to her blog if you are interested in joining the group. It’s a great way to get involved in writing.
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Set in stone
She had wandered further than intended and was startled to find herself at the water’s edge. She watched the relentless pounding of the waves, struck by the thought that, in spite of this buffeting, the rocks stood firm. The only defence against the encroaching tide.
She thought about the flood of comments that threatened to engulf her. The negative attitudes that were eroding her confidence, wearing her down. What could she do to defend herself? The rocks offered an answer. Build a sea wall.
She heard voices calling her and gave a wry smile. Time to lay the first brick!
Edith M. Field 
You drew a great parallel ! I often am amused by the rock-solid stance of the rocks, just like your character 🙂 Enjoyed it.
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Thank you for your response. I am glad you enjoyed it and especially pleased that you told me so!
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I felt her pain, well penned
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I’m pleased that you were able to empathise with her. Thank you for your positive comment on the writing.
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A great analogy and a really interesting interpretation of the prompt. Hopefully with her wall in place the negative comments will wash over her, leaving her unharmed.
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Thank you for your response. I’m glad the piece caught your interest. As you suggest, I think she’s found the way to deal with the negativity around her.
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Yes, a great analogy indeed!
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I appreciate your enthusiastic response. Many thanks.
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This is great, and very timely with the many hateful words being thrown around, on and off the web.
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You’re absolutely right. Sadly, there is so much unpleasantness and individuals need to be able to render themselves as impermeable as possible. Thank you very much for your response.
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