March 14, 2019
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50 Word Thursdays # 11
The rules
- Find the muse within the photo or line provided and follow where it leads. It can be a story, anecdote, poem. Anything!
- Story must be between 50 and 250 words, in 50 word increments.
- Link back to this post with the tag 50WordThurs so that everyone can find it.
- HAVE FUN!
This weeks phrase: The rigid formality of the place suffocated her – Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray.
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The guards crossed their swords forbidding her entry.
“Excuse me,” Miranda said.
They stood fast, only indicating a sign.
“You’ve got to be kidding me.” She tried to get past.
Another guard appeared and took her by the arm. Miranda jerked away. The rigid formality of the place suffocated her.
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Give it a try. You might be surprised at what you can compose.
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8 Comments
Oh yes, I can just see the Guards standing menacingly there, it’s that kind of place, isn’t it. 🙂
Kristian, it certainly is. I’m glad you saw that too. That came to me immediately.
It worked well. 🙂
Funny that the pic is supposed to be intimidating. I found it soothing. It reminded me a little of the architecture at St. Gertrude’s. (I know our church doesn’t have the arches like that, but the columns and stately presence brought it to mind, and I found it comforting.)
This reminded me of one of the basilicas we visited in Italy. The guards there were more intimidating than anything.
The architecture is stunning. I could tour buildings like this for hours.
It does look very austere. I can hear footsteps echoing just by looking at the photo!
I agree. This picture can be viewed in so many different ways.