Picture of Balbulol Dive Resort by Lera 76 from Google
A STONE MEANT
© Kelvin M. Knight, 2019
I am not a stepping stone to your destination, each stone of me is your destination.
Wheresoever you have come from, whatsoever you have done, matters not. This fading of your skin, this waning of your body, are like sunshine and rain to me.
Come, place your foot here or there, you will see. Place your hands upon the flesh of my stone and you will feel. Sit or lay, or stand and sway, upon any part of me and you will understand.
That each and everyone one of your steps is a coming home, and there is such jubilation to be found in coming home. From jubilation joy flows then hope grows, thicker than this vegetation swallowing you.
Push through your fear, my dear sweet child, you have waited long enough. Please, you are strong enough, you are worthy enough. Come, live on me as I live in you.
(150 words)
The above story was written in response to the What Pegman Saw prompt, which this week took us to:
Raja Ampat Regency, Indonesia
You are warmly invited to the Inlinkz link party to read other globetrotting contributors’ stories inspired by this week’s prompt.
Kelvin M. Knight 
Each lovely line is worth savoring–so much depth and beauty in each phrase. It’s like an invitation to become one with paradise.
Always a pleasure to see you. Sorry for not getting over here sooner. It’s been crazy busy here at home.
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This is really beautiful.
I loved your book Faith in a Flash too. You can see the review at:
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Thank you, Lisa. I am glad you found beauty in my story. And thank you thank you for such a comprehensive and flattering review. I read first thing before getting out of bed and it put a smile on my face. I am still grinning now!
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This is beautiful, Kelvin, a lovely statement of faith. “Joy flows then hope grows” – rhyming like that is such a risky tactic, but it works marvellously here.
What a meditation on the meaning of life this piece of flash fiction makes!
Lovely, lovely writing, Kelvin!
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I am a bit of a risk taker with my poetic words, aren’t I? I am heartened you feel it worked marvellously.
Thank you thank you for such wonderful words of encouragement, Penny.
Shalom
Kelvin
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Lovely piece Kelvin, and a great title 😎
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Carly you’ve found your voice again. Long time no see. Hope all is well in your corner of the world. Wherever that may be!
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A poetic welcome to paradise. Such lovely, lyrical words coaxing us in. Wonderful
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Coaxing words, hmmm, they are, aren’t they. My rock is quite the coaxer. Completely unlike me!! Thanks for taking the time to comment and chat over on your blog, Lynn. Good luck with the publication next week. I eagerly await your news so I can purchase another of your stories.
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Always a pleasure to chat and thank you so much for your encouragement and support – it means a great deal 🙂
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Such magical poetry in this, Kelvin — talk about layers and rippling! I especially love that first line; interesting take on the “it’s the journey not the destination” saying: “Here, with me, you are already there. You are home.”
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Yes, I wanted to start with something known yet different, and look at things differently, hence the rock viewpoint. Glad you enjoyed. I just hope there weren’t too many ripples.
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I think I shall let my roots grow upon your friendly stones Kelvin…. ((Hugs))
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Hugs ray Ivor. You would be most welcome to lay down your roots here.
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Thanks Kelvin, i’m still suffering jet-lag, in bed early again tonight, laying down is my favourite past-time !!
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Ah I thought you were home sweet home. I have enjoyed yous poetry and haikus as you travelled. So glad you are feeling better. 😎
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I’m just starting to get back into a bit of blogging
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You enjoy yourself dear friend. Enjoy catching up with all your blogging friends thir posts and what’s happening in their lives. Take care, Kelvin. 🌈
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