Thursday, March 31, 2011

Cracks

For Velvet Verbosity's 100 Words Challenge. This round's word of inspiration is VOICE.

He earned his living with that voice, hosting radio shows featuring oldies or lonely heart dedications. Deep and enveloping, immediately familiar. Equal parts thunder and romance. And always strong.

He paid our bills with it. Put food in our bellies, put our green asses through college. Put the fear of God in us.

I never knew it to show weakness, even when Grandma died.

Until we spoke today. Over the hollow line, it was time his only daughter knew the severity. I could hear the cracks, like sugar glass. Unsure if it was in his voice, or from within me.
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14 comments:

  1. StacyApril 1, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Stop doubting your abilities, girl. You paint a verbal picture very well. :)

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  2. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I was going to say "well done" - until I read the comment above. From Stacy Lynn.

    You have a nice, clear, 'voice'. Don't doubt it - don't question it - just go with it. Why on Earth would you question your abilities?

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  3. MyneApril 1, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    This is indeed very good writing. I look forward to your posts for the AZ challenge.

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  4. CoffeypotApril 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I hear voices, too. Very strong ones. I think I need to rething my meds...as soon as I find my gun.

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  5. RebeccaApril 1, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Who's better than you missy? ;)

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  6. LanceApril 1, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    The last paragraph is perfection. I like the sugar glass line...awesome.

    excellent entry clew

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  7. Teresa KanderApril 2, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    AMAZING entry...I was teary-eyed at the end! You have a marvelous voice that deserves to be heard.

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  8. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Very poignant - something I can relate to at this point in my life. Thank you.

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  9. Aurora LeeApril 3, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    wonderfully written and descriptive. GREAT work! :)

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  10. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I loved the sound of hollow line, perfect for a blurb on a voice.

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  11. barbaraApril 3, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    well stated - the hollow line - haunting. Thanks!

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  12. VVApril 6, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Favorite line: "I could hear the cracks, like sugar glass".

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  13. VVApril 6, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Compact, efficient, and wholly potent.

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  14. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Brava! That's some damn fine writing.

    Love the idea of the 100-word challenge.

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