Write a piece of prose (flash fiction or creative nonfiction) that includes the line “I wandered lonely as a cloud” and is 144 words or less, sans title. You can NOT write poetry today. Prose is the name of the game!
“I wander lonely as a cloud.”
“WHAT?”
“I was just thinking about how lonely clouds must be.”
Ted stood and brushed himself off aggressively. He and Syl were newlyweds just lying on their backs in a snowbank.
“What is it with you? Not only do you anthropomorphize everything, but they’re never happy or dancing or fierce! Poets are worse than country song writers. Poor this and sad that.”
“I can’t help it, Ted. That’s how I think. You’re touchy.”
” Clouds are useful. They gather rain and offer shade. Lonely is the absence of purpose. Clouds don’t wander. They’re carried on wind currents whether they like it or not!”
Ted stormed off to start the car.
Syl got up and walked slowly after him down the hill while whispering to herself.
“He may be a scientist, but I know how it feels to be lonely.”
144-words
https://dversepoets.com/2022/03/14/winter-be-gone/
I Wander Lonely as a Cloud
by William Wordsworth
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Ah….I chuckled at this one! I’ve been married to a scientist for 52 years….and yes, I’m now a home poet….but have not always been. But I’ve always been much more on the creative side. So this really made me chuckle! :)Thanks for posting.
🤣😊 Glad this hit the spot. Thanks.
Bravo. Luv it.
Happy Monday
Much💜love
Happy Monday to you too! Thanks!
Can’t see this marriage lasting very long! 😀
Ya never know. It’s during that adjust period. 😉
Good one! Typical type of conversation with a scientist or engineer! Lol
Gotta love it! LOL Thanks.
There is maybe some hope for him if he is willing to lie down in a snowbank, but it’s a rough start for her. It’s too bad because both poets and scientists are observers.
I hadn’t thought of that connection. I’m even more hopeful for them now. 😉
Thanks.
Love the humorous bickering here, and then the realization that loneliness knows no single profession. Such a refreshing piece, Susan. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! 😊
You’re very welcome
Its all about perspective some times. I enjoyed the presentation of your prosery.
oh, man… I hope they manage to stay married, Susan!
-David
They are at the immature stage. I’m pulling for them! 😉
I am sure these are teething troubles in a new marriage. Most men see clouds as just …clouds! 😉
Love it!
Yes! Males and females are different. Who knew? 😉
She’s got her work cut out…
Certainly seems she’ll be the one reaching more than halfway in that marriage. But? They’re young so maturity may help.
Absolutely 🤞.
They are definitely operating in two different hemispheres of the brain!
For sure! I’d even bet that one is left handed and the other right. 😁
🙂