Well, here we all are again, lockdown starting to open up over on this side of the World and we, in Britain, are a laughing stock, no plan , for this and Brexit, thank god Rochelle is holding the universe together. Thanks to Na’ama Yehuda for providing the photo, i’m thinking this could be in New York, so we’ll se what comes up this time.
On My Marks…
Get Set…
GO!!!
Central Park in Autumn was beddable, the leaves corroding, nature’s underwear tumbling towards the floor, where the circle of death reaps their life energy; ebbing away.
Shadows were somehow darker, erotic even, amongst the slowly disrobing trees, yet walkers and joggers still felt the warmth of the post coitus summer sun on their backs, all but spent, ready to sleep through most of the winter.
An isolated soul sat against a tree, reading in the fading light of this Plague Silenced Borough.
He reached into his jacket pocket, pricking his finger against the well honed Japanese kitchen blade.
She’ll do.
There we are, 100 words to reflect my miserable mood this evening, tomorrow will be a better day. Enjoy.
The Count Of North Clifton 
Love the Musing,especially,yes good old N.Y.
When there in 1989 I was fascinated by the apparently flimsy traffic lights hanging above.
Since the idiot riots we have had a slight surge and Victoria and South Australia have closed their boarders again. The doc. Surgery is like Fort Knox again. People are hoarding Loo paper again.
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There’s a local lockdown in a city called Leicester, it’s about 70 miles away and just as it was all going to kick off over the weekend as the pubs open again. They’re calling it super Saturday, I’m not so sure, maybe carnage Saturday maybe more like it.
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Makes me giggle to think of it. Here all those returning from South Australia are whisked away into quarantine.
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I particularly enjoyed the erotic shadows!
Panted a picture with words, well done.
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That’s so clever the way you made the landscape express the protagonist’s mood
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Thank you Niel, much appreciation to you
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She’ll have to do, slim pickings for your casual murderer during a pandemic lockdown. You are not alone in your despondent mood – the pubs opening seems like the worst idea at the moment. We’ve already proven that people can’t be trusted to be sensible when it comes to being socially responsible during a crisis, and now we’re going to let them gather and get drunk together…!?
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Great creation of an atmosphere! The ending was perfect.
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Dear Shrawley,
That was certainly dark with some intriguing metaphors. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle, had a pretty crappy week at work and seems it’s reflected in my blog, art imitating life ,not that I’m a sex obsessed killer, might I add!
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You took us right into the mind of a perverted killer – which is a little worrying if I might say so! Anyway, good idea or not, I’m having a proper pint in a proper pub tomorrow and I can’t wait!
Here’s mine!
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We’ll stay safe and enjoy your pint
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They’re trying to close down all July 4th celebrations here in my state tomorrow. Boogers. It’s my birthday. At least they can’t shut THAT down 🙂
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Oh my goodness, Happy Birthday from Shrawley, keep safe, I hope you get to see your family, keep away from strange men, thats my advice, and thanks for reading.
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Thanks :). I’ve been keeping away from strange men for a very long time now!
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I couldn’t suss where you were going with the sexual metaphors, you nasty, nasty, man!
Nice one..
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Thanks, just thanks. I’m not a nasty man, not really…
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Hell. Who needs Covid19 when you get your kicks with a kitchen knife. Take care out there and be home before the light turns dark.
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damn right
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Sultry! Loved this.
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Thanks, sorry I’ve been drunk for about a week, hence the late reply
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I don’t get those last lines? Erotic images about fauna and weather is fun though. Always an adventure, Shrawl!
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He’s an opportunist killer probably been isolating for months, but also likes sex with nature.
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Ah! It all makes sense now 😉
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Ha! Maybe, maybe not… I’ll be late this week, too much distracting me, I want to make this my job.
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It would be a fun one. Sorry they are keeping your nose to un-fun grindstone.
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Covid has taught me to take stock a little, 20 years doing the same thing, maybe time for a change
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Very evocative, Shrawls. I truly enjoyed your descriptions. Like we don’t have enough to worry about, now we have someone hiding in the shadows..
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I’m sorry Dale, was at a low angry ebb last week, this week, if i can get my shit together will be more up beat
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Do not ever apologise for what you write, Mister. We can’t always been sunshine and roses ..
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Quite right, but tomorrow we expect sunshine, we have a rose and a friend is coming for the weekend, I just need to squeeze in 30 mins for my FF!!
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Tomorrow is gonna be another blood and energy sucking day. BUT I don’t have to work so I can avoid it…
You can do it! I have faith in you.
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I thought there was some excellent metaphors/allegories in this. I’m not sure the murder bit at the end was necessary, the piece was good enough without it. Excellent.
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Wow thank you! Might have been a case of getting the word count up to 100. I always do 100 words exactly!
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The suggestive descriptions had an unusual tone but fit in so very well.
I think there may be murder on the horizon. Boo Hoo to the person he picks.
Isadora 😎
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Thank you mutely, I was feeling a bit glum last week, and spent the weekend doing nothing but sitting at the fire pit with wife and beer, hopefully this week may be a bit more upbeat
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Enjoyed your fictioneering.
Well played.
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Thanks Bill, thanks for reading. I’m going to be late to it this week, damn beer!!
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