| Friday, November 18, 2005 |
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Free, Illustration Friday.
Sail Away, etsy.
"Sail Away"
(A (very) short story by Kelly Gibbons inspired by the painting )
One woman on the shore.
I watched from the shore as the sailboat sailed away into the sunset. Why couldn't I be on board? I thought. I wonder where it's going. I bet the Caribbean. I sulked as I imagined the life of the people on board: Exotic adventures at sea, sailing on the open ocean, the wind pushing the sails, freedom. I pounded my fist on the sand cursing my destiny as I watched the sailboat disappear into the tranquil sea.
Another woman on the boat.
She peered toward the shore, and looked at the people sitting on the beach relaxing. Why couldn't I be on the beach? She thought. I bet they're on vacation, having fun, enjoying life. She imagined their life on land: children, vacations, dinners at nice restraints, houses in the suburbs, a nice warm house with a cozy bed and a fireplace. No rough seas, dinners from a bag, sunburned skin, or sea sickness for them. She stomped her foot on the deck as she cursed her destiny and watched as the last trace of land disappear. Memories flooded her mind, she knew these calm seas would soon be history. She shuddered knowing ominous waves and rough seas were ahead.
I posted this today for my eBay sale, and then the topic came over for Illustration Friday. Because of the "very short stories" I am posting with each listing I felt like this painting also fit perfectly with the new topic. However, I debated posting it because I worried what others would think. Fear crept in again, and I found myself thinking, Will people think I'm only posting to advertise? I went with my initial feeling and decided to link them. I know why I'm listing on eBay, and for Illustration Friday, and they are both for legitimate reason that are good for me. I also figured it would be good to practice what I preach! |
posted by Kelly @ 11/18/2005 08:00:00 AM   |
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rough seas ahead? it looks so calm!
had a quick look at your "reasons" link, and I really liked your wave image, the swirls and the lighthouse as well!
Chris (www.TheDailySnippet.com)
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rough seas ahead? it looks so calm!
had a quick look at your "reasons" link, and I really liked your wave image, the swirls and the lighthouse as well!
Chris (www.TheDailySnippet.com)