Whispered Words

by FalconWing

‘Certain brief writings are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said.’ – Jean Rostand. A collection of drabbles and extended drabbles amidst other, slightly longer pieces stemming from respective challenges.

2. Black

Black

Challenge: Color

By FalconWing

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Black was the color of the thick tangled locks that framed his face.

The usually sparkling, mischievous eyes were glittering now with a black humor, and in the half-light of their fire black was the color of the waves crashing upon the shore.

Black was the night sky spread out above them, enveloping them, interspersed only by the twinkling stars and the faint glow of moon as it strained to escape the murky embrace of the surrounding clouds.

Black was the ship that he called his freedom.

And yet, whatever else this man was, black-hearted was not one of them.