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.

Redo

By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

100 words

Photo by Rochelle

In response to Rochelle Wisoff’s Photo Prompt Response in Exactly 💯 Words!

I passed by the antique shop every day, never entering the crowded menagerie of over-used items leftover from the past.

This day was different. The compulsion to go inside so strong, my feet turned toward the shop. I found myself standing inside, surrounded by mounds of aged household paraphernalia.

A tiny woman pressed a green wooden clock into my hands, saying this was what I was looking for.

Warmth enveloped me. Memories flooded my mind. I wished I could turn back time and make things right.

I reached for the hour hand and slowly began to turn it backward.

30 responses to “Redo”

  1. Alicia Jamtaas Avatar
    Alicia Jamtaas

    This is one of my favorites this week. Thank you!

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

      Thank you Alicia! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 😊

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  2. msjadeli Avatar
    msjadeli

    Gypsie, I thought about picking out one of the items in this and writing a story around it. I like what you did with that object. Also, I can relate to being “called” to go somewhere.

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

      Thank you so much Ms Jade! Yes, being called or led to something happens quite frequently. ❤️

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      1. msjadeli Avatar
        msjadeli

        You’re very welcome 🙂

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  3. granonine Avatar
    granonine

    If only it were that easy. . . . .unless that little clock had a super power!

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

      Almost certainly it did … or will! 😉

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  4. Bill Avatar
    Bill

    An interesting story, Gypsie. The intrigue of the green clock. 🙂

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

      Yes, all kinds of story-lines there; don’t you think Bill? Thank you for the read and compliment!! 😊

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      1. Bill Avatar
        Bill

        I do. And you’re welcome.

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  5. rochellewisoff Avatar
    rochellewisoff

    Dear Ami,

    This sounds like the intro to an adventure. Nicely done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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

      Thank you Rochelle. I’m seriously considering turning it into a group effort – a community novel to submit for publishing. 😊

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  6. poetisatinta Avatar
    poetisatinta

    Perfect start to a novel 🙂

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

      Definitely! Maybe a group effort! That would be fun!! ❤️

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      1. poetisatinta Avatar
        poetisatinta

        Yes indeed it would 🙂

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  7. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
    Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

    Thank you so very much for your read and lovely comment!! 🙂

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  8. authorfleurl Avatar
    authorfleurl

    I’m with the others…what happened next? This also has huge potential to be a bigger story! A lovely read 🙂

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  9. Hammad Rais Avatar
    Hammad Rais

    I would definitely do the same with an clock. A good read this is 🙂

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

      Thank you so much Hammad! 😊

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  10. CGraith Avatar
    CGraith

    This has such a natural, smooth flow to it, I expected it to keep going! Definitely at the top of the list for best!

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

      Hi and thank you so very much! Honored that you enjoyed it so much! Had to stop at 100 words! ☺️

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  11. Keith's Ramblings Avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    We can only hope her wish came true.

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

      Wouldn’t that be wonderful! 🙏

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  12. James McEwan Avatar
    James McEwan

    Ah, the magic of a time traveler clock. A great ending.

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

      Thank you most kindly James! ☺️

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  13. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Very intriguing beginning Ami. What happens next?

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

      Thank you Sadje! 100 words makes for a great inquiry letter, yes? 😉

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        Indeed they do.

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  14. neilmacdon Avatar
    neilmacdon

    I wanted to know what happened next

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

      Hi Neil and thank you! 100 words is very short, yes? 😊

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