Street Art on the Wall
May 3, 2023 at 3:04 pm 30 comments
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 5 May 2023
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| Photo Credit: Dale Rogerson |
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Since her family moved to Brooklyn, the village where she was born and raised is still much on her mind.
Layla finds solace in reliving bits and pieces of the village in the neighborhood she now calls home.
Street art on the wall of an abandoned building has become a metaphor for wildflowers she remembers as a kid. Like wildflowers, it grows and thrives in unexpected places, transforming the urban landscape with its vibrant colors.
It may take a while before Layla can fully adjust to the new environment. With a steely determination, however, she knows it will eventually happen.
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Musings of a Random Mind 
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neilmacdon | May 3, 2023 at 3:31 pm
Let’s hope she doesn’t adjust too quickly and goes on to paint more murals
2.
plaridel | May 3, 2023 at 10:52 pm
neil:
she’s taking her time. 🙂
3.
Dale | May 3, 2023 at 6:43 pm
I have faith in Layla that she will find her place. Lovely write, Plaridel.
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plaridel | May 3, 2023 at 10:52 pm
dale:
no doubt it, she’ll be a local in due time.
5.
Dale | May 4, 2023 at 6:03 am
I like to believe it 😉
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plaridel | May 4, 2023 at 10:34 pm
dale:
hope springs eternal. 🙂
7.
Dale | May 5, 2023 at 1:02 am
Why not?
8.
plaridel | May 5, 2023 at 11:15 pm
dale:
indeed. 🙂
9.
Tannille | May 3, 2023 at 8:43 pm
Home is ever-changing, but it’s where the heart is.
10.
plaridel | May 3, 2023 at 10:52 pm
tannille:
true that.
11.
James McEwan | May 4, 2023 at 12:22 am
You have described the emotional shift of moving from the colourful country to a dull city, with only the painting of a reminder of what is missing.
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plaridel | May 4, 2023 at 10:34 pm
james:
hopefully, she’ll make the most of it. like they say, if it isn’t to your liking, change your liking.
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Iain Kelly | May 4, 2023 at 7:21 am
A big change, especially if that is all she has known.
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plaridel | May 4, 2023 at 10:36 pm
iain:
hopefully, she’ll be up to the challenge.
15.
Dawn M. Miller | May 4, 2023 at 6:03 pm
Her resolve will take her far.
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plaridel | May 4, 2023 at 10:34 pm
dawn:
it will be a good start for sure.
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Alicia Jamtaas | May 4, 2023 at 7:48 pm
Goodness, there’s always hope. Well written.
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plaridel | May 4, 2023 at 10:33 pm
alicia:
it’s very kind of you. thank you.
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Keith's Ramblings | May 5, 2023 at 8:39 am
I admire her positive attitude. Nice one, plaridel.
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plaridel | May 5, 2023 at 11:14 pm
keith:
what a generous comment. thank you.
21.
poetisatinta | May 5, 2023 at 9:02 am
A lovely story with hope at its centre 💕
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plaridel | May 5, 2023 at 11:13 pm
angela:
i’m glad you liked it. thank you.
23.
athling2001 | May 5, 2023 at 2:35 pm
Seems like she will do fine. Well done.
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plaridel | May 5, 2023 at 11:13 pm
athling:
given time, i think she will do.
25.
rochellewisoff | May 6, 2023 at 1:27 am
Dear Plaridel,
It sounds like Layla will find her path. Lovely story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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plaridel | May 10, 2023 at 11:03 am
rochelle:
like most immigrants, she will eventually find it.
27.
CGraith | May 6, 2023 at 6:13 pm
With a painting like the one in the photo, it’s easy to get ‘back to nature’ even on a busy street.
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plaridel | May 10, 2023 at 11:03 am
claire:
a little imagination works for sure.
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msjadeli | May 7, 2023 at 6:01 pm
I like Layla’s quiet optimism and unwavering faith. I’m sure she will make the transition.
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plaridel | May 10, 2023 at 11:03 am
msjadeli:
under the circumstances, she has no choice.