Something about this picture reminded me of a post-apocalyptic vision. My entry feels a little BSG to me (that’s Battlestar Galactica, for the uninitiated) but it’s what came to mind first and I usually can’t talk myself out of first impression.
Word Count: 100
Give me your tired
The small flotilla chugged forward, precious fuel approaching empty. The horizon glimmered ahead, growing from a thin dark line to recognizable shapes: a port, a beacon, a herald.
War rumbled in their memory, the sudden destruction of their old world. Like voyagers in years gone by, they approached the shore to explore anew. What awaited them could only be imagined.
Huddled near the counter, the faint ticking of radiation emitted a warning; a reminder that despite familiarity, nothing was the same. Pressing on, following a primal desire to be free, over a sea laced with silver and sadness. Land beckoned.
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Great piece, from a Battlestar fan 😉
Loved the feel of this! I’m a fellow BSG fan, as well 🙂
We watched season 1, but haven’t gone on from there yet. When you watch every day, it gets a bit intense. We watched “24” that way, always saying, “We’ll just watch one more.” Finally the pressure was too much and we had to stop. 🙂
janet
Dear Erin,
If that Geiger counter keeps clicking, i’d take some pictures, try and find some fuel and then head south. Great story.
Aloha,
Doug
Dear Erin,
I was a big fan of the first version of BG, but could never get into the newer one. I enjoyed your unique view of coming to America.
Shalom,
Rochelle
This is consistent and strong. I can’t help but think that the unconscious emotions of 9/11 brought you to an apocalyptic place, but then, that’s where my thoughts went. Nice work!
A little waterworld in this too … being at sea sounds safer… great take
I feel for them. They sound tired and on the brink of desperation. Well written piece, Erin.
I don’t watch the show (I didn’t even watch the old one with Lorne Greene), but the post is still effective and affecting. Is Mary McDonnell in that show? Then, I’m going to start watching forthwidth!