Friday, 16 January 2009

Friday 55 Flash Fiction #59 Fate

Fate


Abandoned, no longer of use.


Caught up in a sudden gust of wind.


Dragged this way and that, in an undulating rhythm created by nature.


Swirling upwards, heading for heaven.


Destined to spend eternity flapping like a flag


snagged in the branches of a barren tree.


Thus the fate of a discarded plastic carrier bag.


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29 comments:

  1. Ron16 January 2009 at 06:52

    And once again...you ALWAYS amaze me with your creative genius!

    BRAVA!

    aaaaw...the fate of a poor little plastic bag...

    ...sniff.

    Have a marvi weekend, dearest lady!
    X

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  2. Dumdad16 January 2009 at 09:36

    Another Akela Friday 55 Flash Fiction in the bag!

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  3. Elaine Denning16 January 2009 at 10:00

    I'm glad we're seeing less and less of this now. Hooray to the having to 'ask' for a carrier.

    Great 55, as always, Ak. x

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  4. G-Man16 January 2009 at 12:30

    I guess fate has no bounds...
    Excellent job as always Ake.
    Thanks for playing, and have a Great Week-End...G

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  5. Real Live Lesbian16 January 2009 at 14:02

    I agree....you are a genius with the 55s!

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  6. Finding Pam16 January 2009 at 14:15

    U loved the photo. I can just visulize that plastic bag swirling and floating in the air.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  7. Empress Bee (of the high sea)16 January 2009 at 14:39

    how do you think of these? really good work honey!

    smiles, bee
    xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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  8. buffalodick16 January 2009 at 14:47

    I wonder how many of those bags have been made over the years?

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  9. Linda16 January 2009 at 16:10

    You couldn't have worded it better, that describes many a plastic bag I've seen cavorting in the wind!

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  10. Akelamalu16 January 2009 at 17:15

    Aw you're very kind Ron x

    LOL that's right Dumdad!

    I agree with you Laney and thanks. x

    Indeed G-man and thanks :)

    Oh thankyou RLL how kind you are.

    Glad you liked it Pam, I hope you have a great weekend too.

    I don't know how I think of them Bee :0

    Too many Buff! ;)

    Thanks Linda x

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  11. Pam16 January 2009 at 17:30

    poor lonely bags :( hehe great 55, ake. i'm back w flash fiction this week, so i am up. woot. lol

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  12. Jeff B16 January 2009 at 17:36

    Such eloquence for a humble little bag. Well done.

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  13. Daryl16 January 2009 at 18:19

    once again a perfect verbal accompaniment to the photo!

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  14. Mojo16 January 2009 at 18:19

    Eternity is right, those things take forever to decompose!

    But I suppose the poor bag didn't get to decide its fate, nor has it a voice to relate the tale. Lucky for Baggie, there's Akelamalu!

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  15. Julia Phillips Smith16 January 2009 at 19:02

    Sometimes these perforated bags flapping away make me think of those rags people once tied to trees and bushes, to ask favors of the gods.

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  16. Akelamalu16 January 2009 at 19:41

    It's great to see you back doing 55 Ciara, glad you enjoyed mine. x


    Cheers Jeff :)

    Aaah thankyou Daryl x

    Don't they just Mojo!

    They do, now you mention it Julia!

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  17. Deb16 January 2009 at 19:46

    Once again you pulled me in and made me curious about where we were going - creative! If I knew how to create one of those fancy award thingamabobs I would and I would present it to you! :)

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  18. cheshire wife16 January 2009 at 21:44

    If only it had been re-cycled....

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  19. Mike Golch16 January 2009 at 21:55

    I have some "goodies" for you on my site.

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  20. cathy16 January 2009 at 22:37

    The combination of the plastic bag and the barren tree is subtle and succinct. Very nice.

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  21. Dr.John17 January 2009 at 00:41

    Every week they get better and better. I bow before you.

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  22. Lulda Casadaga17 January 2009 at 00:42

    We have had real windy weather here the past few days...I believe I saw the same bag in a tree in my yard! Nice work...:)

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  23. Mona17 January 2009 at 07:32

    That is beautiful and imaginative 55ve Ake. I love it!

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  24. Anonymous18 January 2009 at 01:22

    Lovely. Did you see "American Beauty"? interesting video in it of a flying plastic bag.

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  25. Akelamalu18 January 2009 at 11:03

    Aw Deb you say the nicest things. xx

    Yes if only Cheshire Wife :(

    Oooh I'll be over later Mike :)

    I'm pleased you liked it Cathy :)

    You're very kind in your comments Mike, I thank you m'dear. x

    LOL they do get about don't they Lulda!

    Why thankyou Mona :)

    No, I haven't seen that film Citizen, I'll look out for it. Thankyou. x

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  26. Travis Cody19 January 2009 at 03:07

    Very clever!

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  27. Marshall Family19 January 2009 at 09:46

    oh the woeful life of a carrier bag :(

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  28. Akelamalu19 January 2009 at 18:01

    Thanks Trav :)

    It's a shame isn't it Emmie :(

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  29. storyteller24 January 2009 at 02:04

    Not only are you one of the most imaginative folks I know ... but you have a delightfully poetic way with words ... seriously!
    This is wonderful.
    Hugs and blessings,

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