Peonies, William Merritt Chase, 1897 Completely aware of what the contents in her bag could lead to she sat with poise at the corner of his fully packed visitors’ room; it could backfire and end as another amusing affair for the public. “Both their lives were about to undergo a drastic change, but then he deserved it after what he had done to her mother years ago; money was not everything though they had enough provided by him but what about identity,” She thought. As she sat, looking at the peonies, the fallen petals caught her attention, they no longer belonged to the bouquet that they adorned once and the ripples in that water stirred the essence of the lake but then it added a charm to its otherwise stagnant existence. As she sat deeply engrossed in her own world, the secretary informed her that her master was ready to meet her, bringing her back to reality. As if woken from a deep sleep she excused herself to use the w...
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Nothing compares to reality, but how many in the future will see it this way I wonder? Nice take.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we know the repercussions still, choose the wrong track...
DeleteReally good take on this prompt--realistic, as so many live through their screens.
ReplyDeleteOne small thing that would clarify your last sentence: a comma between world and unlike. "His world, unlike him."
We are addicted to the screen.
DeleteAlso, thank you for pointing out the comma thing.
Virtual reality is robbing too many people of the beauty of the real world
ReplyDeleteSo true. Yet, we all love this virtual trap ;)
DeletePeople have lost the ability to get along with each other or adjust and hence find virtual reality a succour. sad.
ReplyDeletehttps://ideasolsi65.blogspot.com/2018/12/better-late-than-never.html
Busy schedules and machines have taken control over us so human intervention is dreaded.
DeleteIf his companion does not like his company, may be it is time to seek out a different companion.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is not possible to choose between the two...
DeleteOur screens already ruin so many lives, those who won't disconnect (and I point my finger at myself as well). Reality is much better!
ReplyDeleteI am a part of this virtual world dependents too...;)
DeleteThanks for playing! I'd love you to switch up the "was" verbs to more powerful ones. It magnifies and amplifies stories so much.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Ronda
Thank you for the advice Ronda. I would definitely keep that in mind in the future too. :)
DeleteExcellent portrayal of a definite segment of the world population that I fear is only going to continue to get larger as technology advances.
ReplyDeleteWe are a part of that segment. Happily addicted to the virtual solace. :)
DeleteA much needed opinion here.
ReplyDeleteYes, but it's tough to come out of this trap now...
DeleteThink both in moderation is the key. Great write.
ReplyDeleteYes, balancing out is the best way, however also the toughest to achieve...
DeleteVirtual reality? Sorry, ain't nothing like the real thing. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteReal has no competition no matter how attractive the other appears...
DeleteGood take. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you. :)
DeleteDear Ira,
ReplyDeleteNicely done take on the prompt. We are addicted to virtual reality, aren't we? I don't see many signs of it getting any better.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Here we all are on the 'blog world' interacting so the scenarion is here to stay for quite a long time... I strongly second your opinion.
DeleteNice take on the prompt with an ominous message
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it. Also, welcome to the blog.
Deleteप्रभावी !!!
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Dhanyawaad!!
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