Even as he left, she set about patching up the hole he’d left in her life.
Firm, neat stitches, and soon you could scarcely tell he’d been there at all.
Inevitably, more repairs became necessary in time, some simply requiring a darning needle, others warranting a whole new patch to overlay the damage.
She became stronger than she’d ever hoped, her handiwork repelling all further onslaughts; her resilience surprised even her closest friends.
And then came Daniel.
Just one stray thread needed to give way, one knot to loosen, one scrap of material to fray.
And she began to unravel once more.
Friday Fictioneers is celebrating its seventh year under the inimitable leadership of Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Members come and go but a few of us stalwarts remember when she took over from Madison Woods. A good day for our happy band of writers. Thanks Rochelle, for all that you do.
Beautifully written take on the photo prompt, Sandra.
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Many thanks, Susan.
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Lovely use of the metaphor, Sandra
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Thanks, Neil.
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Dear Sandra,
It seems her taste in men leaves something to be desired. Stunningly well-woven piece with golden threads.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks for reading Rochelle. And for leading. 🙂
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Splendid metaphor in this. The first two lines are really powerful and dragged me into the story. Well done.
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Thanks very much.
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Great metaphor. Works well.
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Thanks.
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You describe very well how the damage from a bad relationship can linger and undermine future relationships. I hope Daniel is the real deal, with enough wisdom and love to help her heal fully.
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I hope so too. Thanks Penny.
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What well sewn analogy, Sandra! You wove it so well throughout that it made a lovely little tapestry. 🙂
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🙂 Thank you!
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🙂
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The word “metaphor” shows up a lot in the comments, and indeed it should. Perfectly stitched, not one slip into a different metaphor or analogy. Here’s to Daniel, in hopes that he manages to help her heal.
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A happy ending is long overdue, I think.
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A fully formed metaphor. Well done.
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Thanks for reading, Iain.
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Oh! What an excellently woven tale, indeed! Love the way you carried the metaphor throughout! Great stuff!
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Many thanks.
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I wonder why there isn’t someone to mend… where is the tailor of when you really need one?
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Indeed. Thanks for reading, Bjorn.
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How beautifully crafted your story is – ‘unravelling’ a perfect simile.
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Thanks Liz. Loved your tale this week.
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All the times we say we’re not going to let it happen to us again. Been there, done that, may possibly do it again.
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Where would be the fun if we didn’t? Thanks for reading.
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Oh, clever!
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Thanks, Sue.
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😊
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Wonderful use of metaphor here.
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Many thanks.
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You’re welcome.
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This was brilliantly done, Sandra. You pulled me in immediately and oh… damn…
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Thanks a lot, Dale.
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Great metaphor. Maybe unravelling a little for Daniel will be a good thing…
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Maybe it will. Thanks for reading.
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I know everyone else has said but I’ll it too because it’s true – wonderful metaphor!
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Thanks Keith! 🙂
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Metaphoric magic, brilliant stuff, we are a fragile race really and most folk don’t know what goes on in a person’s head.
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So true. Thanks for reading.
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Wonderful.I enjoyed how you managed to capture the emotion of the cycle of heart break. Life can feel like that at times.
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Thankfully, it has its ups as well as its downs. 🙂 Thanks for reading.
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Great picture you created with words. She’s coming undone.
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Thanks Tanille.
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I wpnder if she’ll be able to stitch her life back together again. Wonderfully structured and told. another splendid story, Sandra
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Glad you enjoyed it Lynn. Good to see you.
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Good to see you too 🙂
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Lovely description of the struggle against ones own vulnerability in love. I assume you intended the allusion to josephs coat of many colors in your title, though the only connection I can see is the peril she finds herself in, as Joseph did when attacked by his brothers.
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It was just a play on words really. Thanks for reading.
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No matter how many stitches, when flood gates open everything is blown away.
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True. Thanks for reading.
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She was perfectly stitched up and tended to. But, that’s not a good way to live life. To find wonder and beauty requires being vulnerable and willing to be hurt. Brilliantly written, Sandra!
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Many thanks, Brenda. Glad you liked it.
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Wow! You write one heck of a story – WELL DONE! I mean really publish quality! You have a wonderful way with words!
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Aww thanks Nan! 🙂
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Flawless, compelling writing! A wonderful analogy.
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Brilliant metaphor for the wear and tear our emotions endure.
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Clever story. I could relate to her so well!
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