As evening approaches and begins to take hold of the ending day I am drawn to the water’s edge.
It is low tide and even though, if I want to, I can walk out a long way, I don’t want to as I dislike the smell of rotting sea vegetation permeating the air.
The disgusting smell goes well with my mood. I’m feeling down and miserable as I have been alone for several days and the future prospects are not all that good. It’s what happens when the one you love decides it’s time to move on. The moving on is part of nature I think, it’s the being left behind that gets to you.
So now I sit in this stink, wallowing in the mire of my own stink while out there someone parties and is having love thrown at them.
But like the tide things will swing back. There will be moments of hope and moments when the incoming tide will bring suggestions of renewal and rejuvenation.
So right now I stand and observe the receding tide, like my life the future is there but a long way off. Can I stand the wait for the tide of my life to turn itself around and flow back just for me or am I destined to flounder in the shoals of life, out of reach, stranded left to flop about with intention but never really achieving anything?
I wish I could be more positive but fate they say is a bastard when you think about the possibilities it potentially presents to you.
So I kick the sand once more, realise I’ve made a divot in the wet sand, turn on my heel and walk back into my past.
Written for: https://scvincent.com/2017/02/02/thursday-photo-prompt-low-tide-writephoto/
Morpethroad 
It icould be that kind of scene, couldn’t it, when you don’t know the context.
Yes that’s true….thanks Sue…
An evocative post, Michael.
Where my head is today…
I know mine should be on the pillow 😉
Yes I guess its a bit late over your way..its 2.15pm Friday here…still time to play…
It was about 12 hours earlier on my side of the planet.
“and turn on my heel and walk into my past.” Wow — an introspective on life and love — hope the “tide swings back” in your favour.
Life is about feeling positive.
As I need remember and remind myself.
And me.
Some days are harder than others to remember the positive. Especially if you have a so-so memory like me, lol.
Know how you feel…..it’s the adding of the brain isn’t it..llol
Sure is.
I like how the story centers around the tide. Clever use of symbolism 🙂
Thank you Jade, appreciate your comment
Such a thought-provoking take on tide and life 🙂
Thank you Praj, yes life can ebb and flow like the tide…
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This is a sad one …and true to life. xx
Thank you Willow..
This is a rather pensive take on this photograph. Beautifully written.
Thank you Robbie, enjoy your weekend..
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You use all the senses to suggest the rottenness of everything. Harsh but vivid. I love the last line.
Thank you Jane I appreciate your comment.