January 16: Flash Fiction Challenge « Carrot Ranch – Protest
This week’s 99 Word Flash Fiction Prompt is ‘Protest’, at Charli Mills’ CarrotRanch.
January 16, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a protest story. It can be about a protest, or you can investigate the word and expand the idea. Who is protesting, where, and why? Go where the prompt leads!
In Protest of the Planet
What remains of the trees, struggle to stand tall, casting thin shadows across the water with reflection in their retaliation. Birds make swift exit when the weather turns ominous. Where do humans flee when there’s no longer a safe place to exist?
What remains is nature’s leftovers from man’s thoughtless lashings. Angels band together, looking down from above in God’s sanctuary as God’s planet drowns and burns in salty tears. When will the natives wake? Action is needed now. Let us stand up in defense of the planet against the wrongs of man and start to repair with change.
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D.G. Kaye is a nonfiction/memoir writer, who writes from her own life experiences and self-medicates with a daily dose of humor.
36 Comments
Jacqui Murray
Where do we flee indeed.
dgkaye
Right now it looks as though people are leaving their countries for other countries in search of greener grass, but ultimately, we’ll all be stuck no matter where if the planet doesn’t become the world’s #1 priority.
Sally Cronin
Powerful piece Debby. And whilst we spend billions on finding other planets we can trash… perhaps we might think of spending it on putting the earth to rights first… excellent response to the prompt.. ♥
dgkaye
Thanks so much Sal. I’ll keep calling it out as long as new ears will listen! <3
Adele Marie Park
A powerful story, sis. I love this. <3
dgkaye
Thanks Sis <3
D. Avery
There’s a glimmer of hope in your words. Yep, sure would be a good thing if the two leggeds inhabiting this planet would work with whatever Powers, with all our Power to right some of the wrongs.
dgkaye
Amen D! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by. x
Caz Taylor
Spot on, Debby.. Powerful words… Will share next Monday.. 🎄🎄🎄
dgkaye
Thanks so much Carol. We have to keep it in the forefront. <3
Lana Broussard
Powerful Debby, and right to the point. My heart breaks for this planet and my grandchildren that will inherit it.
dgkaye
I know this Lana <3 I know you know. :(
Jacquie Biggar
A call to action if ever there was one! Powerful, Debby <3
dgkaye
Thanks so much Jacquie. We must all listen and do our part. 🙂 <3
Marje
Such a powerful message Debby and one that must be heeded. Our planet is in peril and we must act now.
dgkaye
Thanks Marje. Dire is the word! <3
Olga Núñez Miret
Very true. At the moment we’re suffering Storm Gloria right here (non-stop rain, waves destroying much of the seafront, wind dragging everything around), and we seem to go from one extreme of weather to another. Economy is given priority, but money can’t buy everything, as we all know. Thanks, Debby.
dgkaye
Thanks for sharing a glimpse into your neck of the world Olga. The world climates seem angry everywhere, acting out of usual patterns. Nature is crying out! 🙁
Stevie Turner
Amen to that, Sistah. What natural resources will be left for future generations? It’s worrying, for sure.
dgkaye
Scary and true! <3
Norah Colvin
Well said, Debby. I’m happy to stand alongside you with this protest.
dgkaye
Thank you Norah. We need so many to hop on! <3
lisa thomson
Perfect response to a critical topic, Deb. Well done. Thanks for sharing this. I’ll be considering this prompt. Hope to post something next week. Hugs!
dgkaye
Thanks Lis. The message needs to stay in the forefront for sure! Hope to see you hop on sometime at the Carrot Ranch. 🙂 xx
Robbie Cheadle
A very powerful piece of writing, Debby
dgkaye
Thank you Robbie. I’m glad you think so. 🙂
Liesbet
Exactly! Humans should think about how to solve this instead of how do we escape (flee) this… Like many issues, dealing with the source is more important than trying to come up with a quick “fix”.
dgkaye
And exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Sue Dreamwalker
Where can Humans flee?… We are all in this together… Just how did we get to this point? Of over consumerism, plastic, air, water, pollution… What about the pollution of our hearts.. Our Thoughts? … Can we change our world around?
At least more now are waking up to the fact we have a HUGE Problem… That isn’t going to go away anytime soon..
As to the solutions.. I wish I had a magic wand…
All I can do is tend my little piece of land, send it and all love, and envision a brighter future for my grandchild.. And hope they forgive our generation for our lack of care..
Well written Debby… Much love my friend… <3 <3 <3
dgkaye
Sue, as usual, you are on point. Yes, where do we flee? Like I said to another friend recently, so many people seem to be leaving their home countries for various reasons: war, destruction, regimes with tyrannic leaders, economy, etc. It’s like everyone is trading countries! <3 xxx
Michelle James
This is a powerful response to Charli’s prompt. The people of the world do need to work together to save the planet. Love and hugs, dear friend.
dgkaye
Thanks so much Michelle. I’m happy so many feel the same way and sharing the message. Hugs xxx
Charli Mills
A heartfelt protest, Debby. I found this line particularly powerful — “nature’s leftovers from man’s thoughtless lashings.”
dgkaye
Thanks so much Charli. I was not surprised to see how many had politically themed posts. 🙂 x
Diana Peach
One of the most important protests of our time, Debby. Great piece and a sad commentary on our world. There are pockets of hope, but I’m afraid it’s going to be a long painful haul at this point.
Well done, my friend.
dgkaye
Thanks Diana. We’re all in this mess together. It’s important to keep this issue in the forefront. 🙂 xx