FreeWrite: Undertaking

A quick story written in 5 minutes. [Author Notes at the end.]

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Undertaking

"It's a huge undertaking," I stared at the empty canvas "but this time I'll do it."

That's what I promised myself last year, for the hundredth time or so. Yet, I'm failing again. I don't have the power to move the pencil anymore.

Where did I go wrong?

Every time I draw, I draw the same thing.

We promised each other we'll hang our paintings on the valley, so come winter, the water will give us its blessings. It's our village's tradition to do so with our treasured belongings after all.

One could only wait so much... He waited for me. Waited and waited, but I couldn't follow. He hung his painting there last year, fearing it might wear down before the blessings takes effect.

"I want to draw something as amazing as yours." I'd said, what a Joke! Can't even hold the pencil right now.

I can only draw your face, my friend... I didn't want to part way with the painting of your face. I don't want the water to swallow it, even if it was for the blessings.

Maybe I should give up. Hang my friend's portrait there this year.

That too, would be a huge undertaking.

The End

5 Minutes Version

It's a huge undertaking, but this time I'll do it.

That's what I promised myself last year, for the hundredth time or so. Yet, I'm failing again. I don't have the power to move the pincel anymore. Where did I go wrong?

We promised ourselves we'll have our paintings hanged on the valley, so the water could give it its blessing when rain comes. It's our village's tradition to do so with our treasured belongings after all.

One could only wait so much... He waited for me. Waited and waited, but I couldn't follow, so he hung his painting there last year.

I want to draw something as amazing as yours. I'd say, what a Joke! Can't even hold the pencil right now.

I can only draw your face my friend... I didn't want to take part with that painting. I don't want the water to swallow it even if it was for the blessing.

Maybe I should give up. Hang my friend's portrait there this year.

That too, would be a huge undertaking.

Author Notes

I started this without a plan, I wrote the first line and chose the next word based only on the context the previous ones created. The resulting story doesn't sound like my typical quality, but it ended beautifully, so I can't complain.

What do you think?

Here's the weird part! I thought Dreemport's writing contest was today! So, I hurried and wrote a story for the prompt, only to find out it's Monday while writing the Author Note above. So, I'm posting this as a warm-up to the actual challenge. Not a bad idea, right?

If you're new to my content, please check out my "Where to Start?" article You'll surely find a story you'll like in there. It's been a long time since I write a #FreeWrite post so tell me if I did good, and encourage me to take part in this more.

Salam (Peace)

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