A short, sharp intake of breath. Then her small features all go to work.
Eyes focus, brow furrows, and lips form a perfectly puckered pout through which her lungs can release their contents. Two fine full lungs let blow.
Ten tiny fingers tightly clutch the stem as the seeds take flight. A swirl of life illuminated by her joyous face.
My little miracle.
“Roar” she says “I’m a Dandy Lion”
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Word count: 68 words
PHOTO PROMPT © Marie Gail Stratford
I wrote this as part of the Friday Fictioneers challenge hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. The idea is to write a short story (just 100 words) based on the photo prompt provided.
To join in the fun visit HERE.
Thanks for reading x
Blissfully Buried in Books 
This is a beautiful story! You can feel the concentration on her little face and the love between parent and child. Lovely.
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Thanks for commenting here too 🙂
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You’re welcome (now I’m singing You’re Welcome from Moana)
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And now I am too… thanks for that …
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A wonderful joyous picture you paint.
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I love it. Made me smile.
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Seriously cute x
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Dear Anna,
I can visualize this…so sweet.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Awwe, that was so cute.
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Such a beautiful story!
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Lovely image and Dandy Lion – so cute.
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That was utterly divine!
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Aw thank you 😊
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A picture painted with words. Lovely.
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The description in your story was pitch-perfect. Lovely writing!
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Thank you x
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An adorable story that calls up the simple joys of youth. Dandy lion. Love it.
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Love how you describe something so simple and make it beautiful.
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Thank you!
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