#Flash Fiction Challenge for Carrot Ranch Literary Community

April 29: Flash Fiction Challenge

Hit the road, Jack. Your times up
Life in the slow lane isn’t working for me
I need more. With you, it’s all or nothing.
It’s nothing. I’m fed up with holes in my shoes
Sleeping in bus shelters
Going hungry for days on end
I’m tired of your promises
It’s time for me to go my own way
found out this was not as easy as it sounds
When you have nothing, it’s hard to find anything
I found a friend who took me in, gave me a chance
Warm food in my belly. I will not mess up…

© Anita Dawes 2021


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  1. Charli Mills Avatar

    Such a painful truth — “When you have nothing, it’s hard to find anything…”

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    1. Books & Bonsai Avatar

      Yes, we have a few tshirts with that on, Charli!

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  2. D. Avery @shiftnshake Avatar

    Sounds like Jack’s road was bringing her down, but no more. Good for her and good luck to her.

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    1. Books & Bonsai Avatar

      Spring cleaning?

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  3. D. Wallace Peach Avatar

    She’s out of there and looking happy to be on the road. Excellent take on the prompt.

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    1. Books & Bonsai Avatar

      Thank you, Diana… Freedom is still the best feeling in the world…

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