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The Copper Scroll

Katie Frances Hartless
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As much as I resist schedules, I’m thinking Tuesday might be a lovely day to post a new Petite Pen. This painting by Vicente Romero Redondo captures the perfect summer moment. If this afternoon sunlit nap calls to you, join me in penning some tranquil brevity, 30 words or less. If you post to your own page, be sure to ping back here so we can bask in your glowing creation.

Happy Tuesday!

Vincent Romero

The Copper Scroll

That summer, his greatest win.

Light through trees, a treasure map

amidst a blanket of seas.

He knew he’d spend his lifetime 

deciphering the clues

hidden on her coppery skin.

© 2022 | K.Hartless

26 responses to “The Copper Scroll”

  1. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Wonderful image choice matching such tranquil verses ❤

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you. A blissful image. I do hope I am able to nap in the sun this summer. 💜

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  2. John Avatar
    John

    The painting is so beautiful! ❤️

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Agreed. I wish that were me today; ah well, any day really. 💜

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  3. Mister Bump UK Avatar
    Mister Bump UK

    resist schedules… you rebel, you!

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Will do. Besides, I’ve got a friend who’s great with the scheduling.

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      1. Mister Bump UK Avatar
        Mister Bump UK

        you know what they say about tidy minds!

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      2. K.Hartless Avatar
        K.Hartless

        That the belong to serial killers? No, wait. That’s tidy apartments.

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      3. Mister Bump UK Avatar
        Mister Bump UK

        Multitaskers, I heard.

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      4. K.Hartless Avatar
        K.Hartless

        budget friendly folk.

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  4. Jeff Flesch Avatar
    Jeff Flesch

    I dream of cotton candy skies
    And love
    lingering in wispy nights
    Where I first met truth, before
    We bid adieu
    Though my love will always remain for you

    Always so much fun. Your write was lovely, K. 💜

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      That sweet wispy sky sticks to the memory,m like this brevity. This petite pen is the best thing I’ve read today. Thank you for sharing this. 💜🦋

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      1. Jeff Flesch Avatar
        Jeff Flesch

        Well, you’ve made my day; thank you, K. It’s always my pleasure to write alongside you. 💜

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      2. K.Hartless Avatar
        K.Hartless

        🦋😁

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  5. abigfatcanofworms Avatar
    abigfatcanofworms

    Sublime. Can’t say whether I envy him in his pondering or her in her slumbering more. 🙂

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Yes, indeed. Right now, I’d have to go with the baller, but catch me with full wind in my sails and I’m the adventurer ready to take in a whole new world.😁

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  6. 8 June: For K’s Petite Pen – It's Still Life Avatar
    8 June: For K’s Petite Pen – It's Still Life

    […] For Petite Pen: 30 words or less. Image is from Vicente Romero Redondo ©Misky 2022 Shared with #amwriting on Twitter […]

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  7. Misky Avatar
    Misky

    Made it under 30, excluding the title! 😁 https://misky.uk/2022/06/08/8-june-for-ks-petite-pen/

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Wonderful. Well-done. Your writing is always such a treat.

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      1. Misky Avatar
        Misky

        Thanks for inspiration, and the kind comment. ❤️

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    Tuscan Slumber – Out of the Cave

    […] for K Hartless’ Petite Pen (30 words or […]

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  9. a.h. starlingsson Avatar
    a.h. starlingsson

    Mmm..lovely.

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you.

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  10. Day dreaming – Writing Whatnots Avatar
    Day dreaming – Writing Whatnots

    […] Another Petite Pen invitation from K. Hartless at Yardsale of Thoughts. (https://khartless.com/2022/06/07/the-copper-scroll/). […]

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  11. writingwhatnots Avatar
    writingwhatnots

    These Romero paintings are beautiful K. I am late to this, but couldn’t resist a very petite pen.

    Day dreaming

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Yay! Lucky us, and agreed.

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K.F. Hartless (she/her) is a free-spirited fiction writer and word trapeze artist. When she’s not juggling her career as a literacy specialist, she’s preparing her latest death-defying act on the keys.

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