February 9, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a rainbow in a puddle. Is it a silver lining of sorts or a false reflection? Think about what it might mean or convey. Simple science? Hope? Or the doom of humankind? Create action or character reflection. Go where the prompt leads you.
Through the window I could see him standing by the puddle. He would stoop down and scoop his hand in the water, stand up and look to see if something was there.
I went out to investigate and found him still mesmerised by the puddle. He pointed and I saw in the puddle a rainbow’s reflection.
Together we stared at it. Then he bobbed down and scooped another handful.
I said, “Look at that, you’ve got it.”
He grinned at me proud of his catch.
Not wanting to drop it we stepped towards home. His mum loved his imagination.
Written for: https://carrotranch.com/2017/02/10/february-9-flash-fiction-challenge/
Morpethroad 
You have to love the imagination of children. They are so precious.
Yes they are indeed Lyn, hope you have your house closed up for the heat today?
LOL you better believe it Michael, according to Weatherzone, it’s supposed to be 46 here 😮
Yes well about 45 here….you know at 4.30 this morning it was an almost pleasant 25…
I know…I even pulled the doona up 🙂
Michael, this is wonderful.
Thank you Di I’m not sure its as I want but I hope the idea was achieved..
I envisioned a young boy trying to pick the rainbow out of the water, not understanding why he couldn’t hold it. Then it escalated in my mind to someone with learning difficulties or similar, and your support for him in ‘success’.
Yes exactly and the father’s involvement in nurturing the son’s imagination…..
Lovely!
Thank you Norah, have a lovely day..
And I love your imagination to bring us this tale! Thank you Michael, I really enjoyed this. Next time, I’ll try to catch a puddle rainbow in my hand.
Thanks Charli. I just went with an idea.
I like the results of chasing down an idea!
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