This week’s photo prompt is provided by Yarnspinner. Thank you Yarnspinner!
Title: The Journey Begins
Source: Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – Week of April, 2017
Word count: 150 words
For many years Kaito trained with Sensei Matsuda. At first, he was only allowed to sweep paths and clean the stones under the benches of litter. Once, he gained Sensei’s disapproval for walking past a twig on the stones without retrieving it. He never failed again. Kaito never touched the treasures on the benches.
He wished to learn. Now Sensei allowed him to create little works. Kaito hoped they would become new treasures. Perhaps, one day Sensei would grant him permission to care for all of them.
Early one morning, Sensei Matsuda announced they would embark on a journey. He and the other deshi packed supplies as instructed and they started out. The trip was long. Even though he was young, he had difficulty keeping up with Sensei. Head down, Kaito marched. At last they arrived and Kaito looked up and marveled. They had entered the land of the bonsai.
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
slow moving and weaving tale of the art of being mindful on a journey, enjoyed the soft tones and promising journey for a young apprentice.
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The instant I saw the photo I thought “Bonsai” and the story appeared. Glad you liked it.
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Loved it!
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Yeah! Thank you.
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Wonderful story Jo! After reading your story I looked at the photo prompt again and it does look like a bonsai! Loved how the story unraveled and the great twist at the end!
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Thank you. It was an easy story to write, and as usual another great photo prompt from you!
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Thank you for the compliment! 🙂
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You took me on a journey, lovely
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Thanks, happy trails. 🙂
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