August 22, 2023, prompt: Write a story about the arrival of the weather in 99 words (no more, no less). It can mean any kind of weather event, meteorological or mythological. Is the weather personified, random, or calculating? Where does it arrive? Is it typical or epoch-changing? Who is involved? See August 22: Story Challenge in 99 words for more details.
The Final Breaths Of Summer – by Hugh W. Roberts
Amid the flags, my town celebrated love, welcoming the weather’s arrival, which marked the final breaths of summer. Hearts bloomed like the August flowers.
Couples, regardless of gender, held hands, their love as natural as the warm sun that had kissed their cheeks.
But, like people, the weather could be erratic.
A sudden storm darkened the sky, raining on the love. But as resilient as a rainbow after the rain, love persisted.
Together, we weather life’s disruptions, proving that love knows no bounds, no matter the storm. It always shines as brilliantly as the sun emerging from the clouds.
Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.
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