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Flash Fiction Friday – Where There Is Hope

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April 24, 2023, prompt: Write a story about the colour of hope in 99 words (no more, no less). Who needs hope, and why? How can you use colour to shape the story? Pick a colour, any colour. Go where the prompt leads! See April 24: Story Challenge in 99-words for more details.

Where There Is Hope – by Hugh W. Roberts

As the Pride Parade approached, the city streets were awash with every rainbow colour. But for Tim, a young, closeted bisexual man, only one colour truly embodied the spirit of hope – Green. It was the colour of his first love’s eyes and the hope he carried for a world that accepted and celebrated all identities.

As he watched the march, he knew he was not alone. Many diversities watched the parade while waving rainbow flags. Together, they would fight for a future where every colour of love was accepted.

Hope always won over the hatred for being different.

Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.

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31 responses to “Flash Fiction Friday – Where There Is Hope”

  1. D. Avery @shiftnshake avatar
    D. Avery @shiftnshake

    A beautiful flash. I especially loved: “every colour of love”. May it be as you have written, hope winning over hatred.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I do hope so, D. But still a lot of work to do to eliminate the hate.

      Reply
  2. Did You Miss Any Of These Blog Posts? avatar
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  3. Norah avatar
    Norah

    Great story, Hugh. I hope that love can conquer hatred everywhere – soon!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I hope so, Norah. A world without hate towards others who are different would be a wonderful place to live.

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      1. Norah avatar
        Norah

        Wouldn’t it just! 💖

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  4. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    A great tale to underscore our differences a day ultimately our similarities. Well done, Hugh.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you, Terri.

      Reply
  5. Jennie avatar
    Jennie

    This is beautiful. I truly believe hope always wins over hatred.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you, Jennie. Yes, it does. But there is still much work to be done to eliminate hatred towards others simply because they are different.

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      1. Jennie avatar
        Jennie

        Yes, indeed! I get to teach this to children every day. Best to you, Hugh.

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  6. Eugi avatar
    Eugi

    “What people in the world think of you is really none of your business.” ― Martha Graham

    Nice post, Hugh. Life’s too short to not be what one wants to be.💖

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      That is very true, Eugi. But we must remember that some people cannot live their lives as they want to. There is still much work to eliminate discrimination and hate towards others simply for being different. The work continues.

      Reply
  7. a-zend-life avatar
    a-zend-life

    Hugh! I love what you write already. But THIS!! Sent chills down my spine! As a mother of a transgender child, I hope, pray, wish and worry all at the same time about how my daughter is going to weather this societal defect if something doesn’t change. Thank you for such an amazing piece about something so important.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you. I’m glad the 99 words in this piece of flash had that effect on you. I returned to how I felt when I saw my first pride march while writing it. It was a moment of my life that gave me so much hope knowing I was not alone in this big wide world.

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  8. Linda Schaub avatar
    Linda Schaub

    People have been too outspoken for too long and have no right to meddle in other’s affairs. A famous author once quipped:

    “Do what you want and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” -Dr. Seuss …

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I like that quote a lot. It speaks volumes.

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      1. Linda Schaub avatar
        Linda Schaub

        Yes Hugh and a lot of people don’t think of Dr. Seuss as a deep thinker, more of a children’s book author. That is one of my favorite quotes and this is another “To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.”

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  9. JT Twissel avatar
    JT Twissel

    We get so few moments of complete joy – caught well Hugh. You are not alone!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you. When we are with those who love us no matter who we are, joy surrounds us.

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  10. willowdot21 avatar
    willowdot21

    So true Hugh 💜

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  11. Mike and Kellye Hefner avatar
    Mike and Kellye Hefner

    This is a lovely post, Hugh. I can tell your words came from your heart.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you so much. I wrote it while thinking about myself in those early days of fearing to ‘come out.’

      Reply
  12. Erika avatar
    Erika

    Not uniformity, but diversity is what we all have in common.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Indeed. It’s a shame that not everyone agrees, though.

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      1. Erika avatar
        Erika

        Times are changing. There is no other way.

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          100% with you there, Erika.

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  13. Dan Antion avatar
    Dan Antion

    This world needs hope, Hugh. Nicely done!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      It does, Dan. As much as possible.

      Reply
  14. Bridgette avatar
    Bridgette

    This is beautiful. I pray we can see a day when everyone is accepted, but it feels like everything is moving so backwards right now. Makes me angry and sad.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      We’ve come a long way, but I agree there is a lot of work still to be done, especially in countries where it is still a crime to be LGBTQI.
      I’m glad you enjoyed this piece of flash, Bridgette.

      Reply

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