It is time for another six. Denise of Girlie On The Edge's Blog, and host of the blog hop to which I am linking this post is waiting for us to write and link up our stories written in only six sentences and of course using the cue word for the week. Click the link and you will be able to read the creative endeavors of other writers of this ilk. Six Sentence Stories - Rivalry.
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They had been good friends until it had become apparent they no longer saw eye to eye on a life and death matter.
Both considered the other’s point of view irrational and not based on fact.
The peaceful common ground that had once existed between them was now filled with potholes waiting to ensnare and strangle all the tender tendrils that had once bound them together no matter what.
Their rivalry and the complexities of it needed intervention, but neither saw the need and felt it would be a costly useless endeavor, so instead one went by herself to the beach to find solace and the other hiked and conversed with a like-minded friend on mountain trails.
Years elapsed, as did their memories for the most part, except for the precious friendship they each remembered having way back when.
Gone were the times of strife and misunderstandings. . .gone. . .gone. . .gone.
Very good.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like how one preferred the beach and the other mountain trails.
ReplyDeleteEven close friends can have different "favorite places to chill."
DeleteTime. Sometimes it is simply time away, apart, that allows edges to soften; aides in the lens being able to re-focus, smoothing the way to a reconnection. Sadly, sometimes not.
ReplyDeleteIt appears this was a bittersweet kind of reunion.
Contemplative Six, Pat.
So true. Yes, I think their kind of reunion would have been bittersweet to those who knew their story.
DeleteSome thing s need direct attention, others a bit of space and lessening of a crisis. Both valid ways to let things heal and grow. <3
ReplyDeleteVery true.
DeleteThere are some beliefs that will not bear with compromise. If you can't get past them, it is just too sad.
ReplyDeleteKnowing what, when, and if to compromise are some of the challenges of life.
DeleteGone..gone..gone usually has an ominous ring. This sounds good :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Reena.
DeleteSometimes it is best to forget.
ReplyDeleteBeing able to forget sometimes is a blessing.
DeleteQuite a lyrical Six.
ReplyDeleteA nice balance (in the 'action') and a very cool ending.
Thank you, Clark.
DeleteI like how you don't reveal what the difference of opinion was, thus leaving the story open to be applied to any such difference. Did they meet again, i wonder?
ReplyDeleteThank you. This is a totally fiction story, so I don't have an answer to your question.
DeleteHow cool that they forgot all but the friendship, forgot the strife.
ReplyDeleteI agree. In certain cases it can turn out that way.
DeleteGood one, Pat. It has poetry in it, and that ending is powerful!
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Thank you.
DeleteSadly, more of this happens than we care to think about. The ending says so much. Well done.
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