‘Climb up, climb up, you can do it,’ as they shouted. But she couldn’t hear them. She had fallen, tumbling and tumbling; it was very dark, damp and clammy. She’d been bruised and cut, as she moved around, carefully. She could see a little chink of light here in the cave and she clambered around and began to climb. Now it was lighter and warmer, and it wasn’t too far now. She could hear all of them shouting: ‘Come on, you can do it!’
she climbed, climbed again
as the rays of light shined out
and now, she’s here, phew!
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Image credit: Danial Burka @ Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a shadowy figure standing on a raised grassy plateau inside a cave. The top of this plateau is illuminated with rays of light coming from an opening at the top.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #254 photo prompt.
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A very inspiring story Chris. Love the positivity of the ending. Thanks for joining in my friend
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So glad that you liked it. Thanks so much, Sadje😊
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You’re most welcome 🙏🏼
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Phew! That was a close one.
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Ha ha, exactly!
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I actually thought you’d end it differently so I was so invested and glad it turned out well. Good one, Chris.
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Thank goodness!! I was holding my breath.
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That’s very kind… and thank you, Liz!
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You’re welcome, Chris!
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Very nicely done, Chris! And an occasional happy ending is always welcome. 🙂
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It’s definitely a happy day today! Thanks, Dave.
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I hear the song singing… Don’t give up! Although tiny, the light is still there. 👍👏💖
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…and that’s all we need!! 🎶😊💖
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love this encouraging take and story to the prompt, Chris!!! Yayyyy she can do it❣️
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Just a little bit of fun (in the end)! Thanks so much, Cindy😊
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Very fun and you’re most welcome❣️
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Sweet. Glad you wrote her out of that predicament.
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Well, as you know, I like to give a little helping hand… 😉
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I love this!! I think we have all been there in one way or another throughout life.
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That’s very true – up and down, and up again!🙂🙃😊
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well captured and expressed, Chris…
a close one there…🤍
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Thank you so much, Destiny😊💛
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my pleasure 🤍
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Good one😊
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I could relate it with a movie I watched last month or two months ago, Damsel of Millie Bobby Brown. A female character with such courage and upbringing. Love the story and poem. 🙂
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Ooh, I love things like that – a cool, courageous woman!
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Me too : )
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Phew indeed, what a relief!
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Indeed!
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Hi Chris, this is inspiring.
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Thanks so much, Robbie!
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My pleasure
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So metaphorical about life and the pursuit of the light🩵🩵
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Indeed!
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Lovely!
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Thanks, Val!
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Along with our own fortitude, encouragement from others is always helpful.
Nicely done. May we all succeed in whatever our mountains may be. ☺
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Absolutely! Thanks so much, Jules😊
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[…] Chris; Climb up […]
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I love this and especially how you are so kind to visually challenged people also would anyone like to check out my blog.
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Will do!
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Yes, never stop trying, it will get you where you want to go eventually! Nice write, Chris!
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Thanks so much, Susi!
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You’re very welcome!
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