PHOTO PROMPT © Russell Gayer
I used to dream of a life of freedom. A gypsie. Traveller. Moving where the winds took me. Sleeping under the stars in tents, camper vans, converted buses, a beautiful old Romanichal wagon… Living and loving with no rules; guided by my own moral compass and sharing all I have with like-minded others.
But my faith in others got tested one too many times. I got caught up in a World of nice cars, promotions and pensions.
That dream is still there – neglected and rusty. One day I’ll dust it down, blow off the cobwebs and set myself free.
Word count = 100 words.
This story is for Friday Fictioneers. Each week, the lovely Rochelle gives us a photo prompt and a challenge to complete a story in 100 words or less. I always aim for bang-on 100. Just my little personal challenge to myself. To check out the other stories, click here
Metaphorplay 
One day
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Go for it and be free!
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It happens…
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It’s always so nice to have such a tantalizing goal
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Dreams are important. Even if they remain just that.
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I’ve often wondered what a life such as that would be like. Guess I’ll just have to do with the one I’ve got now.
Here’s mine!
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I had youthful dreams like that too. Now days, life on the road doesn’t have the appeal it once held.
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That’s a good thing, probably. Shows a greater level of contentment for where you are
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I wonder if having a van in middle age just gives the illusion of freedom, freedom is being able to choose which chair to sit on!
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I guess true freedom comes from feeling we have choices and control over our lives. The van is probably a symbol of that?
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It’s a symbol yes but are we really free?!!
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Better not wait too long, otherwise it’ll always be a dream only. Great take.
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Dear SarCou,
Never stop dreaming. Perhaps she’ll realize her dream on down the road. 😉 Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That’s a dream that needs to be lived or let go. My character went for the later, funnily enough.
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My reality has turned out way better than I imagine my “dream” would have. You live and learn 🙂
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I hope she realizes her dream. Life is too short to let it go.
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I love that closing image. You never know where life will lead you!
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Amen to that, and if you do – go with it! (and, I recommend a composting toilet and a nice set of solar panels. Because, ya know. We’re not 20 anymore. …) 😉
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Ha ha top tip 😂
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😀
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