The Path A never-ending landscape of clouds. When was the last time she had seen the Milky Way? Waves after waves of loneliness… Screams after screams echoing in the breeze… …And nowhere to lie or rest. Before collapsing, she noticed a shape to her left. Then, there was a hand. The hand was strong but gentle. It seemed used to carrying others. Hours later, her eyes opened to daffodils in a vase. “Sister! Sister!” A jump on the bed. Three pairs of arms. An embrace that finally felt like home. In that instant, the bombs no longer existed. ©2022 Cendrine Marrouat Flashku inspired by William Wordsworth’s I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud. —— I wrote this piece as part of my mini-exhibit called “Tipping Point: A mini-exhibit and conversation on war”. Below is the introduction to the project. Every time a conflict erupts anywhere, I worry. I worry about civilians, especially children, because they do not deserve to be caught between warring factions. So, I often write about it, and then share with specific people in my circles. I have spent hours talking about the Ukraine with friends. The events have weighed heavily on my mind. I stand in support of the people of the Ukraine and all the people around the world who have had to experience senseless or genocidal violence. As an artist, I believe in using my voice to trigger important conversations. That is why I have created Tipping Point. It is my hope that the words and images in this mini-exhibit will inspire you to do your part, no matter where you are, to ensure that the world becomes a better place. To see the exhibit, click here. I hope you will consider visiting and participating. I would love to add your contribution to the page! Feel free to contact me at [email protected] with your poem, short story, essay, or photo. —— NB: The Flashku is a type of flash fiction that I invented in 2021. For more information, click here.

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