PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot
First Fourth
Stars in the sky tonight come from bridge globes, cell phone glows, and gunpowder concoctions. It’s as if the real ones have gotten the night off. I stand shoulder to shoulder with strangers at the rail, watching the spectacle. Turning left and right, I see shining, smiling faces.
My text dings, “I miss you” with a dozen heart emojis.
I text back, sad face emoji and a blue heart.
In a few days, it will be my first fourth away from home.
Was it madness or wisdom when I left my loved ones behind to live in a new land?
[100 words]
Note: not sure if I was too oblique or not, but Canada Day is celebrated on July 1.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields is the host of Friday Fictioneers. Thank you for a good photo to write to, Roger.
Tao Talk 
It may be sad but oh, what adventures she will find! (I’m rooting for her, you see…)
Lovely, Lisa.
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Dale, I like your spirit. Thank you, my friend.
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Always a pleasure!
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I loved the image of the real stars being given the night off
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:) Thanks, Neil.
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The real stars are having a gals-night-off, shining their little points and sipping margaritas. :)
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:) <3
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I like it, and the first/fourth, it works! Good one, Lisa! 🇨🇦🇺🇸
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Thanks much, Steve!
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My pleasure!
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Maybe a little of both.
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Only time will tell. I think things are already looking up for her.
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Liked the emoji conversation :) Is Canada celebrating independence from GB too?
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Joy, I don’t know much about it other than it is on July 1. Thanks and glad you liked the emoji conversation :)
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A great story, Lisa. I am sure our ancestors asked the same question when they got to this country for the first time.
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Thank you, Dwight. Good point on our ancestors.
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You are very welcome, Lisa.
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Wonderful story. All wise people are mad and all mad people are wise – to some extent.
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You’re probably right, Will. Thanks!
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living away from loved ones teaches news things too…
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<3
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Lovely story Li.
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Sadje, thank you. Glad you like it.
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You’re very welcome dear friend
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Great write Lisa 🙌
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Thanks much, poetisatinta (sorry I forgot your name.)
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Hi Lisa – it’s Ange x
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Ange, sorry I forgot. <3
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she seems to be doing fine regardless. henceforth, i wish her success. :)
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I agree, Plaridel. Thanks for reading and your comment.
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You captured the sentiment of homesickness, made less by all the modern tech of digital telephones.
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James thanks so much for the feedback.
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The first of many. It’s good to spread one’s wings.
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Indeed!
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Dear Lisa,
Thank you for the bit of explanation. At least she didn’t travel too far. But far enough. ;) Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you are welcome, and thank you. Far enough is a good way of putting it.
Shalom,
Lisa
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I sense the adventure in the midst of a hard choice…adventure wins!
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Dang got snagged by the comment police, that last comment was CGraith.
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Thanks, Clare. Ah the joys of WP.
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Sounds like a little independence day of her own.
Inspirational.
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Well-said, Dawn. Thanks :)
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This is lovely and yet sad. A choice made but missing family is hard, not matter the reason for being away. Nicely described
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Laurie, thank you for reading and your comment. Yes, it is.
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