Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Day 169: Shreds of a Novel

The Prompt: Write the first and the last line to a novel you haven’t done, but want to do.

While I don't have a specific plot or characters to this great unfinished novel, I have a vague sense of the themes in the book.  Here's a shot at it.

There is a saying that goes something like greatness is given to some, while others have to work hard at it.  I'm not sure if I believe either one.  I haven't experienced much good in my life, and I want to be anything but great.  Surviving through life would be good enough for me.

As I stared at the setting sun, I realized that I had a long drive ahead of me.  I regretted the journey ahead of me, but I knew I had to take it.  I stared at the picture dangling from my mirror and smiled, having new strength.  A butterfly fluttered in the air as the dust from my tires swirled around it and settled softly on the ground.

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