This weekend we're asking for exactly 33 words including an idiom somewhere within. Examples of idioms include - add fuel to the fire or wear your heart on your sleeve. You can find more examples and a definition of idiom here. Good luck!
This is one of my favorite idioms, and it made me think of one of my favorite shows, Firefly. I've had a very difficult March, and these past two weeks I have felt very much as though I were in a war zone. I am very sorry if I did not get to read everyone's Trifecta posts this week; what I was able to read kept me sane!
Out of the frying pan--
Behind smoking cars
Bombed out houses
We hid
Reloading
Staunching blood
Eating whatever was left
Searching for the smallest spark of courage
And then--
Back into the fire.
I love how you split the idiom to tell the story. I use this idiom a lot as it seems so perfect to describe many every day situations. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool, framing the piece with the idiom! I hope your weeks get better <3
ReplyDeleteThank you! I always start out the week hopeful, so keep your fingers crossed.
Deletewell done - and, looks like it is timely, too. I join Draug with hopes for a better week for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for reading!
DeleteFraming the story with the idiom makes it even more cyclical, endless. Ruthless, even.
ReplyDeleteStrength and positive energy to you!
"...and then back into the fire"
ReplyDeleteCourage. Never ending sense of courage to return into the mouth of the dragon... Well done!
Echo, Echo, splitting the idiom was a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Love the way you used the idiom — and I love the story within this piece. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWonderful sobering thoughts!Great use of the prompt:-)
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