Locked in darkness for perhaps centuries, it’s easy to lose time when there’s little reason to keep it. The outside world passed me by until the day hope returned.
I sensed a presence. Something very large was nearing my prison. Whatever it was, I sensed a bump. My world tilted. I felt myself falling… CRASH!
My spirit had been freed. I’d always promised to kiss whatever released me but had to rethink when reality dawned. I decided to grant it three wishes instead.
The first wish made, “I wish I didn’t break that urn.”
Locked in darkness for perhaps centuries…
This is the photo prompt from the #100WCGU blog
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lorrainefort
April 19, 2013 at 02:17
great perspective… poor urn!
Ross Mannell
May 17, 2013 at 09:19
Thanks for the comment.
I wanted to have some fun with this prompt. 🙂
The Real Cie
April 19, 2013 at 20:58
I love it. This would probably be me if I tried to take a picture in a museum. Though in my case I’m sure there wouldn’t be a genie, only an angry security guard.
Ross Mannell
May 17, 2013 at 12:54
Thanks for the comment.
Luckily most museums don’t tend to display fragile items on pedestals. 🙂
The Real Cie
April 19, 2013 at 20:58
Reblogged this on The Cheese Whines and commented:
I love it. This would probably be me if I tried to take a picture in a museum. Though in my case I’m sure there wouldn’t be a genie, only an angry security guard.
Ross Mannell
May 17, 2013 at 13:04
Thanks for the comment and reblog.
I had fun with this idea. 🙂
sandraconner
April 23, 2013 at 23:34
Wow, this is such a creative take on the prompt! And superbly written!
I was so swamped with work last week — and also involved in the National Poetry Month poem challenges — that I didn’t even have time to look at this prompt, but I’m determined to find time to write a story based on it even though the links are closed. I just think it’s too good to pass up.
P.S. I do love your header.
Ross Mannell
May 17, 2013 at 13:15
Thanks for the comment.
I try to look at prompts in odd directions while keeping them G rated in case students find this blog. 🙂