Shame boy.

Jun 6

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My first attempt at Flash fiction. 

 

No one  knows just how much I see. I’m just the scare crow to keep the birds away and for the children to mock me. I am made of sticks. Where do sticks come from?

Trees!

Once upon a time I was a living breathing being. I helped sustain life and I even got hugs for it. People would marvel at my glorious lush head piece of green foliage. I was tall and grand and people sat by me, happy to take some shade.

Now ,I am just a bunch of twigs. Look at how they dress me. I am so ashamed. I can’t bear to look anyone in the eye. This is why as each day passes I die just that little bit more. Rigid – if only I could reach high enough to be a part of heaven’s deities again.

About Daisy Willows

'Words are my everything' - Jon Wayne . A writer of poetry, stories, stage scripts, fiction, border line poetry & freestyle works, Music reviews, Guest Features/interview & shout outs. She is also passionate about raising anti-stigma & awareness for Mental Health. A trained co-facilitator in Wellness Recovery Action plan by Mary Ellen Copeland Natasha goes by many moniker names-Daisy Willows, bahtuhkid, GOAT2Bdazee. She has had a colourful life. Travelled. Natasha co-owns a second-hand clothing & accessories business -La Bella Bijoux Ltd Natasha was born in South Africa & is a French national. She currently resides in the UK Natasha Bodley holds a postgraduate in the Humanities. A BA in Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds & Advanced creative writing. She also holds a Foundation degree in Acting performance. She is currently working on her first novel (semi-autobiographical creative non-fiction). She has published one short story on Amazon called 'Number one' Connect with Natasha Collaborate with Natasha & feel free to Communicate her too. Light, Peace & Love!

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  1. Hello, I'm Sajuza ! | Jul 5, 2016 at 18:47

    what poetry! I felt the emotions really strong… good text. 🙂
    https://sajuza.wordpress.com

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  2. creatingahome | Jul 4, 2016 at 23:09

    I feel his unhappiness, poor fellow.

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  3. milliethom | Jul 4, 2016 at 22:00

    What an interesting look inside the scarecrow’s head and feel his shame at being reduced to a bunch of twigs from a once tall, majestic tree. A great theme with an environmental message. 🙂

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  4. SpiritualJourney17 | Jul 4, 2016 at 20:21

    Great start on flash fiction!

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  5. Bushka | Jul 4, 2016 at 19:42

    Excellent start…you should do well…Great gift…to write ‘off the cuff’…together with a agile imagination…. 😉 Hugs! ❤

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  6. Advanced Research Technology | Jul 4, 2016 at 18:12

    There are some deep thoughts emanating from within the sticks.

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  7. jacquelineobyikocha | Jul 4, 2016 at 17:59

    Yay! You are writing flash fiction. Great take on it. The poor thing. He wants to belong and be valued 🙂

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  8. 1kayaker | Jul 4, 2016 at 17:26

    Nice story, I am glad the twigs from that once sturdy shade tree was put to use instead of decaying in the ground. Now stands a protector of crops, the overseer of the field. Alive again !!!!! Thanks again for sharing your story

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  9. angietrafford | Jul 4, 2016 at 16:07

    I love the mixture of sadness that you have given to a scarecrow.

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  10. ghostmmnc | Jul 4, 2016 at 15:50

    I enjoyed reading your story! I’d seen the picture, but couldn’t think of anything to write about it. You did good! 🙂

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  11. Priceless Joy | Jul 4, 2016 at 14:51

    Awww, very sweet yet very sad. He did come from trees and therefore was once majestic. Great story!

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    • Daisy in the Willows | Jul 4, 2016 at 15:07

      Aaaaaaaw thank you . I will defo do this again. It was fun! Just doing what I love. Writing takes practice and this is a great way to get out of my comfort zone xx

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      • Priceless Joy | Jul 4, 2016 at 15:52

        If this is your first time participating in FFfAW challenge, I would like to welcome you! Welcome! We are happy you have joined us!

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      • Daisy in the Willows | Jul 4, 2016 at 16:40

        Yeah it is… I’m studying my MA in creative writing in October and I’ve been meaning to do Flash fiction for a while but I didn’t think I would or could do it. I love the picture prompt. It’s really to get the creativity juices flowing. I’m so stoked to join you all too xx

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  12. simplywithin | Jul 4, 2016 at 14:46

    Ooh, I love your interpretation!

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  13. Sharon Yvonne | Jul 4, 2016 at 14:44

    It’s pretty interesting how something made of the same things can be treated differently just because of how it looks…. Very interesting.

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