This week at the Carrot Ranch, Charli Mills challenged writers to In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story uses the phrase, “across the water.” It can be any body of water distant or close. Who (or what) is crossing the water and why? Go where the prompt leads!
This is my response. I hope you like it.
Rainbow Flotilla
She wrote a message on each piece of paper and folded them into tiny boats. At the lake, she launched them from the bank, then watched the rainbow flotilla sail across the water. Curious ducks investigated, capsizing one or two, but the rest sailed on. A turtle popped up, knocking one off-course. It smashed on the rocks, but the rest sailed on. A dragonfly alighted on one, enjoying the free ride as the rest sailed on, finally reaching the other side. A child fished one out and opened it to dry. He read the message, then smiled and waved.
Thank you for reading. I appreciate your feedback. Please share your thoughts.
Norah Colvin 
A sweet story Norah. And you left us hanging, lol 🙂 x
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Thank you, Debby. I didn’t mean to leave you hanging though. 🙂
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Lol, there must be more coming. 🙂
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We’ll have to wait and see.
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🙂
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Lovely, Norah. It made me smile.
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I’m pleased. Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome!
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This is such a lovely piece, Norah. It reminded me of one of Enid Blyton’s stories about some toys on a sail boat.
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Thank you, Robbie. I’m delighted it reminded you of an Enid Blyton story. I don’t know or remember that one though.
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Very nice writing
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What a lovely message this piece of flash holds, Norah. So much going on in such a short piece. I’d love to know what the note said.
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So would I, Hugh. Maybe I need to wait for another prompt from Charli. 😉
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Ducks, turtles and a stowaway dragonfly; this story was so sweet and gentle and perfection. I’m happy that you let us decide what the message was the child read.
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Michael. It is very special to me.
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So sweet, Norah. ⛵ Love the image of the dragonfly sailing on a little boat.
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Thank you, Sarah. I thought a dragonfly hitching a ride was cute.
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That is wonderful from start to finish. And the best kind of wave across the water.
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Thank you, D. I appreciate your kind words.
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such fun, lovely!
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Thank you, Kate. I’m pleased you enjoyed it.
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I did indeed!
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💖
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Norah, what I love most about your story is that one child connected with another through an act of creativity and kindness.
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Thank you, Charli. Those are two themes I try to work into many of my stories. 💖
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Sweet story!
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Thank you, Patricia. 🙂
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Delightful, Norah! ⛵ xo
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Thank you, Bette. 🙂
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what a happy story… I like the top image…
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Thank you, Jim. 🙂
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What a sweet story, Norah. It put a smile on my face.
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I’m pleased, Miriam. Thank you. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Norah! 🙂
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🙂
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A cute story!!
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Thank you, Darlene.
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What a lovely, positive piece of flash, Norah. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for your lovely comment. I’m pleased you enjoyed it Damyanti. 💖
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Lovely story, Norah. Only the child has the superpower of reading.
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Thank you, Anne. Yes, reading is a superpower.
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Delightful images in my head, Norah.
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That’s good to know. Thanks, Pete.
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A sweet little story Norah.
Hugs
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Thank you, David. 💖
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so cute !
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Thanks, Beth.
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Wonderful story and cute idea!
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Thanks, Jacqui.
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