Ficlets

You are Beautiful

Wednesday mornings in the park are not crowded as a general rule, especially in the middle of October. That’s why I love to go there – it’s just me and my notebook and my thoughts. Lately I’ve been in a bit of a writing slump. And so I pick up my things and I head over to the park, where a light breeze and inspiration are always abundant.

It’s one of those days that makes me happy I’m alive. The sky is an unbelievable shade. It’s unseasonably warm.

I find a place under a broad oak, beside a boy who has fallen asleep. He is so simplistically beautiful. The lines of his face are soft, and his dark hair falls into his sleeping eyes. One arm is thrown carelessly over his face.

He was my inspiration. I sat there beside him for well over an hour, filling up page upon page of the best prose I have ever written.

I’ve never been much of an artist, but I felt compelled to sketch that boy. I wrote underneath, simply, “You are beautiful,” and signed it. Then I stuck it under his head and I headed back home.

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You are Beautiful
[pens&feathers]
Posted about 1 year ago

Inspired by: http://www.foundmagazine.com/find/767
You are Beautiful
T.F. Torrey
Posted about 1 year ago

Very well done and refreshing story of an afternoon. Perhaps the Found Magazine could be persuaded to adopt a Creative Commons license, and found items could be a regular part of the inspiration here.
You are Beautiful
Storykeeper of Fae
Posted about 1 year ago

This is a really cool idea.
You are Beautiful
Sandeep
Posted about 1 year ago

This is cute=)
You are Beautiful
DreamGhost
Posted about 1 year ago

Awesome. This is so creative. I think Found Magazine is also very cool. Kudos.
You are Beautiful
TotallyNOTBlonde
Posted about 1 year ago

I love this story! It sounds like something I would do so that’s why I think it’s cute.
You are Beautiful
Xela
Posted about 1 year ago

I love this.
You are Beautiful
[pens&feathers]
Posted about 1 year ago

Thank you, every one!
You are Beautiful
melody the brave
Posted about 1 year ago

It flows so well, I love it!
You are Beautiful
scranton1327
Posted about 1 year ago

good job. i like how the character does a sketch and then leaves it there… very beautiful
You are Beautiful
horrorfan13
Posted about 1 year ago

I love how real this is. It is exactly what a writer would do. And it’s only fitting to share.
You are Beautiful
TotallyNOTBlonde
Posted about 1 year ago

will u please write a sequel?
You are Beautiful
Alexa ♥
Posted about 1 year ago

Good descriptions. I almost could see the tree.
You are Beautiful
Saint Chuck
Posted about 1 year ago

Brilliant work. You really captured the moment well, the story had a dreamy kind of beauty to it that I really love.
You are Beautiful
YodaOnCrack
Posted about 1 year ago

Fantastic – did you leave him your phone number too? : )
You are Beautiful
Sophia D'Soleil
Posted about 1 year ago

wow, haha sounds like a fun day. i’m glad you found your inspiration. mine usually comes from my dysfunctional family, but i’m glad yours is a little more pleasant. =] i wonder what the boy must have thought when he woke up and read what you wrote. Hopefully he doesn’t think you’re a stalker… =P
You are Beautiful
khepa
Posted about 1 year ago

this was good!
You are Beautiful
IheartSoccer x10
Posted about 1 year ago

That story was so awsome! Its one of my favorite ficlets.
You are Beautiful
Sailor Emo
Posted about 1 year ago

I love this one and congrats(featured)!I know that I’m alittle late…lol