Everywhere we look there are fences, telling us to stay away or at least so I thought until I met a little boy, who wasn’t allowed to come out. He was fenced in; his parents didn’t want him to play with us.
We, the farm kids, were not good enough; he was supposed to mingle with his own kind.
That day we talked. He admired us, he wanted to join us but was forced to stay and watch; he felt lonely.
Fences and walls often have two sides, a pretty one, and an ugly, hidden one.
Which is which?
(Word Count: 99)
Friday Fictioneers are held by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Every week she gives us a new picture and hopes that our imagination will run wild and we are eager not to disappoint. It is a fun challenge. Thanks, Rochelle!
I am tired of walls, fences, and barricades, in case you can’t tell. 🙂
Indeed… fences work both ways… and how do you even know you are on the “right” side,
A well written, thought-provoking post.
Such a good point, that every fence has two sides — nicely done.
Very thoughtful story.
You did a great job of highlighting that there are more kinds of fences than just physical ones. In this case, there was also the social one … a fence I would say is more restrictive and difficult to cross.
“Social fences” I love that phrase. There are too many I fear.
Sadly, yes.
We are faced with fences throughout our lives. Decisions, decisions. This side or that?
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Good question, Bridget, cleverly asked
Thank you!
I’m with you. I am done with fences. Nice perspective on the prompt.
Thank you!
This particular fence needs to go, a fine story.
Interesting… yes which is which
Nice one with a most relevant message
Thought provoking. Well done.
Thank you Sandra
Nice piece, makes you think.
It’s all a question of perspective, isn’t it? Fences… would that we could knock down more than a few…
Tired of them too, for the reasons you expertly explore here. Well done.
Thank you Iain.
Perspective is an illuminating thing. We never really know what is what to another, until we see it through their eyes.
That’s true. Thank you for reading
Dear Bridget,
Wonderful use of the prompt and a thought provoking story. Fences don’t just keep people in, do they? Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Not always a lot of difference between being locked in and locked out.
Great story, Bridget, and what a conclusion. So true. Wonderful take on the prompt. 🙂
Very nice!
Lovely tale Bridget.
I’m a big believe in gates and bridges.
Great use of the prompt, Bridget.
Too many fences to keep people in as well as out. Good job.
A great message within your story Bridget.. May we see a day when all fences fall down.. xxx Love to you xx