A girl stands alone upon a cliff; the winds abrade the stone face of the rock much as they abrade her worn and tattered memories. Memories once held dear and cherished, memories never meant to betray or show the truth behind the lie… memories that should have carried her through a lifetime of sorrows both overwhelming and small. Buffeted by the wind, tossed about by the images playing in her mind, she opens her arms as she opens her eyes. Her tears glisten on the edge of the precipice. Spilling forth, they are carried on the breeze to yet another sorrowful moment in her existence.
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Nina D'Arcangela
Sotet Angyal 
April 1st, 2014 at 4:52 am
Oh, this is excellent! This means I get to sample a bit of your writing for 26 days? Yes, this is excellent.
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April 1st, 2014 at 9:28 pm
Renae – I have to say your enthusiasm has made my day! I’m happy to know that you’re excited to see what I come up with this month. Thank you,and I hope I don’t disappoint! *sweating palms* lol
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April 1st, 2014 at 4:54 am
Very evocative writing. It makes me want to know more. Good luck with the A-Z Challenge.
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April 1st, 2014 at 9:34 pm
Thank you very much! Most of what I write is more emotive than story driven. Thank you as well for the well wishes with the AtoZ Challenge – I shall certainly put my best foot forward. 🙂
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April 1st, 2014 at 12:53 pm
Wow…what a brilliant write IMHO.
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April 1st, 2014 at 9:35 pm
Wow – I love a Wow! Thank you most kindly, I’m humbled to know you enjoyed my little snippet so much. 🙂
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April 1st, 2014 at 2:51 pm
Hey you – didn’t know you doiong the challenge again – me too ! needless to say that was beautiful especially the last line
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April 1st, 2014 at 9:41 pm
Thank you very much, Sue! Last lines are what grab me, so I always consider it a success when mine grab others. I assumed you were doing the challenge (though with what you have in production, I’m not sure who’s more insane, you, me or Julianne who is right below you on here!), I’ll be popping by regularly, you can count on it. 🙂
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April 1st, 2014 at 9:02 pm
Hand in chest, heart ripped out = mission accomplished!
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April 1st, 2014 at 9:43 pm
Thank you! But you don’t think that’s as heart-wrenching as it’s going to get around here, do you? lol Thanks Julie! 🙂
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April 1st, 2014 at 11:39 pm
by the way – you commented on my A blog from last year. I’m writing from this blog this year. Someone else did the same thing – maybe it’s beddy bye time?
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April 2nd, 2014 at 1:36 pm
lmao! Yes… it was getting a bit late! I’m used to the other blog… whats the new addy?
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April 2nd, 2014 at 1:58 am
Yaaaay! You’re participating!
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April 2nd, 2014 at 1:38 pm
Yup 🙂 Are you? It’s crushing, but fun at the same time. Hope you enjoy my snippets! 🙂
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April 2nd, 2014 at 3:45 pm
I do, very dark and macabre as I’ve come to expect. And with a little twist too 😉 Unfortunately, I can’t take part since I’m leaving in one week and will be gone for two. Europe beckons, and I am going!
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April 2nd, 2014 at 5:34 pm
Enjoy Europe! Make room for me (and my morose prose)in the suitcase! 😉
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April 2nd, 2014 at 9:27 am
Love love love this, Nina!! 🙂 You’ve written this so eloquently that it sounds like a mournful yet graceful whisper in my ear… Truly special! I’m so glad that readers get the opportunity to learn how versatile & unique your prose is! 🙂
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April 2nd, 2014 at 1:41 pm
Thanks, Joe! You’re always so kind in your comments. I’m glad the piece was able to effect you that way – it is a whisper, because that’s all she is; a beautiful whisper lost on the wind. 🙂
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April 2nd, 2014 at 9:32 am
Awesome. And cool word. I like it.
Rhi
scruffy-duck.net
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April 2nd, 2014 at 1:43 pm
Thank you, Rhi! Welcome to my small piece of the world! 🙂
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April 2nd, 2014 at 1:18 pm
chilling prose Nina.
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April 2nd, 2014 at 1:41 pm
I hope that’s a good thing… lol 🙂
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April 2nd, 2014 at 1:48 pm
Love these flash pieces; literary glimpses into a person’s life, thoughts, suffering, perspective… Beautiful as always, Nina.
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April 2nd, 2014 at 2:09 pm
Thank you, Thomas! I always feel the most ‘power’ can be delivered in the smallest punch; and I do love my emotive prose. Though you may find a chuckle or two thrown in. I have no dedicated theme – I’m going wherever the words take me. 🙂
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