“It’s lopsided.”
“Better?” I shift the shield over Brenda’s eyes. Adjust her metal cave. Clank on the side a few times for good measure.
But no laughter returns.
For the record, this is her idea, not mine.
After the pandemic, I was done with surprises, but I guess I am learning love is full of these sorts of compromises.
Soon we’d be transported thousands of feet below the surface to become the first couple in history to get married on the bottom of the sea.
Would her white veiled helmet hold? She finally speaks as I screw the last bolt in extra tight, for how can I be sure…
“I shall see you again.”
The world on the first of May looks grey, greyer than expected. I close my eyes, and tell Brenda I love her one last time before we take the plunge.
© 2022 | K.Hartless
Merril is the host for Prosery tonight at d’Verse Poet’s Pub. Our challenge is to integrate lines from Sara Teasdale’s poem “May Day” into a 144-word (or less) prose piece. Join us!
“For how can I be sure
I shall see again
The world on the first of May”
–From “May Day” by Sara Teasdale
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
A very creative take on the prompt! A great story!
LikeLiked by 1 person
OMG what a daring couple. Bravo on a really fantastic write. Didnt see that coming.
Thanks for dropping by to read mine
Much💛love
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks, Gillena. Long live underwater love.
LikeLike
Thank you kindly, Dwight. I’m glad you liked it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are welcome!
LikeLiked by 1 person
K, I love how you broke the line up. It seamlessly integrated into your story. What a fabulous idea and am delighted by the veil tied to the suit.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you.💜Perhaps it’s because I went to a wedding this weekend that the topic is on my brain. I very much appreciate you reading and commenting.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re very welcome, and my pleasure.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I thought it was going to end in tragedy as the suspense was there all along. Hopefully they lived happily ever after.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Agreed. They definitely went the distance, so I’m thinking they might be able to keep the marriage afloat. 😂Thanks for reading and commenting.
LikeLike
I too, like Carol, thought it was going to a dark place. Well I suppose it did in a way! Very entertaining use of the prompt 💕☺️
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Christine. 💜
LikeLike
Awesome write, K. Some plunge. Kinda makes me anxious. 😅
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wonder, would it dissuade some if they had to do it on the bottom of the sea? Could be a good test to see whose really serious. 😂 Thank you for reading this.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hahaha. 😂 Agreed. Your welcome, K. Always.
LikeLike
Sink or swim!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Can I wear floaties?😂😂
LikeLiked by 1 person
to offset those lead weghts on your feet? 🤣
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m going to need a lot of hot air. 😂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Then you’ve got no worries!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great buildup of anxiousness and comfort that illustrates both characters so well 🙂 Hope they can keep their love afloat! ❤
LikeLiked by 3 people
Indeed. Thank you, Tom. It was a light write, so I like to believe they have the buoyancy they need to survive the dive. 💜🤣
LikeLiked by 1 person
So well done. What a crazy story! I love that she even has earrings on underwater, as well as the veil. I hope their love lasts through time and tides! 😏
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Merril. A great quote as it inspired so many different things. I’m glad the story came through with only 144 words, and I agree, when you go that far for love, there should be huge ripples of rewards.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re very welcome. I’m pleased you enjoyed the prompt, and thank you for sharing this story!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I did, indeed. Thanks for hosting.😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Brilliantly told my friend 🖤
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you. 💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re so welcome 🖤
LikeLiked by 1 person
hahahahahahah ~ KK, you are SO silly!
❤
David
LikeLiked by 2 people
Score! Silly so very rarely takes over. Thank you. I’m pleased to provide some comic relief. 💜
LikeLike
Oh my! For a second I thought….
Such a novel take and the use of the prompt line was very original. Love will, of course, keep them afloat. 💙
LikeLiked by 1 person
Here, here. Hopefully, it will keep all of us afloat.
LikeLiked by 1 person
💙💙
LikeLike
The breakup of the lines was pure genius… I hope they had a safe return from the wedding.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Björn. I hope so as well or else they’ll both be drowning in sorrows.
LikeLike
Beautiful!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person