Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words

Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.

Electricity Gone

(100 Words)

By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

In response to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ September 30, 2022 Photo Prompt Challenge 100 words exactly.

I was prepared for every contingency, I thought. I had a bathtub full of water to flush toilets with, or boil over the hot coals of my grill if needed for use in cleaning and brushing teeth. Pantry-full of nonperishables and items I could eat without cooking.

Both dogs safely inside, enough dog food to last a week. Books to read by candlelight. Candles, matches, lighters, charcoal, check. Seems like I have everything, all bases covered.

The lights flickered twice and then the electricity was gone. Darkness and quiet filled the house. Everything I needed was here; except you.

32 responses to “Electricity Gone”

  1. msjadeli Avatar
    msjadeli

    A romantic ending, even if sad, is good. The thing I hate worst about power outages is the total silence. It does get the mind going places it sometimes doesn’t want to go. Good story.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you ms Jade – I actually love the total silence. Although if you listen closely, nature is still speaking even without our manufactured electrical gadgets! ❤️

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      1. msjadeli Avatar
        msjadeli

        You’re most welcome. I’m glad you like the silence.

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  2. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
    Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

    Thank you so much granonine! Nine grand babies?? Oh my you are extra blessed!! 🙏

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  3. granonine Avatar
    granonine

    Oh! That ending came as a surprise, for sure! Well done 🙂

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  4. Keith's Ramblings Avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    Seems she had everything except that which was most important to her.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Yes. Most certainly Keith. Thank you! 😊

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  5. Bill Avatar
    Bill

    Excellent, Gypsie. I hope all is well. We can prepare, but it’s best when all that is for naught. 🙂

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Most definitely Bill! 😊

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  6. Dan Antion Avatar
    Dan Antion

    Nicely done. The ending tugs at the heart.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Dan. Usually being alone is fine but at times, it would be nice to have a significant other! 😊

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    2. starsinclayjars Avatar
      starsinclayjars

      Lovely line at the end. Relatable!

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      1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
        Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

        Thank you so much! 😊

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  7. Bear Avatar
    Bear

    I’m sure a lot of people in Florida and now the Carolina’s are feeling this… that is if they survived. So much senseless loss of life when there was plenty of warning to get out…sigh… Great story and very fitting for this week.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Yes. I’m in Southport, NC. High winds and some rain so far, nothing catastrophic and no evacuation notices. Hoping it dissipates soon so we can return to sunshine! Thank you Bear! 😊

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      1. Bear Avatar
        Bear

        Prayers raising that all are safe and soundly protected this day.

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      2. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
        Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

        Thank you Bear! 🙏

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  8. creatingahome Avatar
    creatingahome

    A solemn but lovely tale.

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  9. poetisatinta Avatar
    poetisatinta

    Lovely story (hope you are keeping safe)

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Di! So far so good. Rain and wind. Gusts at around 40mph. ❤️🙏❤️

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  10. Iain Kelly Avatar
    Iain Kelly

    And yet she keeps going to survive. Nicely done.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Iain (replying as Hurricane Ian heads my way!)?😊

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      1. Iain Kelly Avatar
        Iain Kelly

        It’s spelled differently, so I am disassociating myself from it! Stay safe.

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      2. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
        Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

        Good idea! I like your spelling best! Thank you! 😊

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  11. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Nice.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Sadje! 😊

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        You’re welcome

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  12. neilmacdon Avatar
    neilmacdon

    Great ending

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much Neil! 😊

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  13. pensitivity101 Avatar
    pensitivity101

    Good( but sad) one Ami,

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you love! 😊

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      1. pensitivity101 Avatar
        pensitivity101

        🙂

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