The Silk Painter
The ivory silk stretched taut on the frame, tethered by pins at each end. Her brush whispered down the length of it, slashes of red dye instantly softening.
“You’ve been doing this for many years,” he said.
“I’ve been doing this for many years,” she agreed. Now the blue. Now a golden ray. She sprinkled salt and the ray burst into a thousand suns.
She was aware of him hovering, watching, searching for some clue. But she was not there to provide him with clues. Those he had to find for himself.
Next she chose black. This black wasn’t to hide, but to reveal.
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2016 is my year of the Thursday Blurt. These are quick-writes, when I take advantage of a spare five, ten minutes and write whatever comes to mind, starting with something tangible, something I can see, smell, taste or hear or touch as I start to write. If the blurt turns out to be a story, great. If it doesn’t, tant pis.
Please note: all stories and material on this website, except for comments by others, are © Susi Lovell .
Susi Lovell 
Enjoyed this flash piece, and the lovely visual quality you have given it. Also glad to learn through the comments that Ilona now has a blog!
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Thank you, Chris. And I’m enjoying your blogs about Vietnamese fruits and cuisine. I looked in the local store (which has lots of weird stuff) to see if I could match anything up with your photos – but no luck. I’ve still got to check out your “T…” post.
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Thanks, Susi. You would probably find most of the items in Chinatown, imported from Asia, except for the really local specialties. If you want to find a specific item, let me know and I’ll see if I can suggest where to look for it.
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Always looking for a good excuse to go down to Chinatown! Thanks.
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Interestingly written with good imagery.
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Hi Susi, always a bright moment, reading your blog.
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Thank you, Ilona. I’m glad to see you have a blog too now. Looking forward to following it.
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Like Susi, glad to learn that you now have a blog.
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