Basically, the idea is to pay attention to the conversations around you, looking for one line, one tiny sentence of dialogue. Write down this line and use it to inspire your Write on Wednesday post. Then link up with other participants over at Ink Paper Pen and share the results!
I picked up my line at the supermarket...
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"Is that cash or card?"
Suzie hesitated for a moment, as she calculated the number of days until payday and mentally took stock of the balance of her bank account. It is amazing how many thoughts can run through a person's head in the space of a few seconds.
There was once a time when Suzie needn't be concerned about such issues. Paying cash was never a problem because she always has a fistful of colourful notes in her genuine Prada purse. Charging to one of her many gold credit cards was never an issue either, as the bills were always taken care of. Back then, Suzie didn't ever have to think about financial matters. Dave always took care of that.
Those days are gone forever now, dissipated into a cloud of shock, fear and disbelief in the weeks following Dave's debilitating illness. For years Suzie had been completely dependent on him, but she has coped surprisingly well, given the current circumstances.
It is amazing how many thoughts can run through a person's head in the space of a few seconds.
"Cash", she answered.
Oh, well done. Love how you've shown that an illness can change the most basic of everyday activities. The emotion is on song. I want more!! :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic writng, love that idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece. I hope this is a snippet of a longer piece. I love how you showed her situation in that one small moment.
ReplyDeleteYou did so well to connect all the thoughts that run through a persons head in a few seconds. It is funny how often it happens and how difficult it is to explain your thought process when it does. Well Done!
ReplyDeleteTiffy
I like how you described the amount of stress even the little things could wreak on a family. (Even though this is not a little thing...) I could clearly tell how she was feeling in that moment. I like it!
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