Lavender crushed between finger and thumb. Only one blossom. The scent gentle but true, only for the person holding it.
Squeezed tighter and then rubbed together. Another whiff of scent. Calmness, a brief shaking stilled.
“Thank you.”
She turned back to the house.
“Carmen, down off the counter.”
“But, Mom!”
©2021 Mary Grace van der Kroef
A dribble is the modern term used for a story of exactly 50 words. The art of micro-fiction is something I am trying to learn. I don’t always get it right. To bubble the whole of a story into so few words takes something special.
I would love to hear from you if you write short fiction in any form. How do you make your stories a whole, and not just single seen?
To somehow tell the story without telling the story is part of it. Is there more behind it?
12 responses to “Lavender (A Dribble)”
Very cool! I have never heard of a dribble until today! Good job!
Thank you! The term was pretty new to me as well.
Very nicely written 👌🏻✍🏻
Thank you very much.
Most welcome Mary🙏🏻
Did you mean to write thump or did you mean thumb? I’m not picking on you… I’m editing my editor…..
No, your right. SO frustrating when I can’t see mistakes like that. Thank you!
It’s what I’m here for lol!
I appreciate it. No one else will point it out for me.
Do I need to proof read your book before publishing?
Maybe! I am working with an editor. But I will let you know if I need the extra help. ❤
Yes ma’am. I’m still around if ya need me.