He saw it first in the birds, they came sweeping across the
sky heading east. With his next breath he drew in an unfamiliar acrid smell and
started to sense the danger. As he looked to the west, he saw the bursts of red
and orange high upon the mountain.
The sky began to blacken, though it was a bright spring day. Instinctively he turned north, to his home
and his beautiful Sinopa. He knew
she would be deep in the den and nursing, their pups, just born would have no
chance. The wind would make the
decision for them.
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Peace, love & paper ~ Jo
11 comments:
This is a beautiful story about endangered animals in fires. :)
The sometimes forgotten tragedy for wildlife in fires can never be underestimated as habitat reduction reduces the range of animals. Here in Australia we have groups such as the RSPCA, WIRES and NANA which actively seek out animals after fires.
Oh sad.
Compelling story. Hope the wind changed for them.
=)
Ah, Jo. This one is sadder than sad.
A sad one, Jo, but you wrote it beautifully. Many animals died in the Aspen fire, but the wildlife does come back, thankfully. Great take on the prompt. Have you sent my beautiful piece yet?
Beautifully written Jo!
Oh drats...not the pups! I am glad to see you back in SC again. But now I will go to bed thinking about those sweet pups. :(
Very moving writing Jo!~Ames
Yes nicely written, but horribly sad.
oh no!!!! not the pups! The sequel needs to tell of the wind changing directions. o.k?
hugs Lynn
Beautiful story from the point of view of animals caught in the fire.
Thank you for your kind wishes about my hearing. I think I am going to be fine, but it will take a week more.
Best wishes & hugs,
Anna
For the benefit of other readers:
Anna's SC Wk 107 - Picture Prompt
Jo!
You know how famous Jodi Picoult is?
And how she wrote that story about Wolves?
And how everybody raved about it?
...
Ummm...
I thought it was boring. I really, really wish you had written and published a novel along these lines...I would soooo prefer reading your work!
This was AWESOME!
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