Once again thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting our Friday Fictioneers challenge.
Our photoprompt is supplied by Dale Rogerson.
The Falls of Life.
The water runs clear, for now.
In a few months it will be red with blood and battered corpses of those who failed to return to the breeding ground to spawn.
Life is an upward struggle but instinct keeps the Salmon pressing onward and upstream, even if it is only to die so that their species may live.
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I am a retired number cruncher with a vivid imagination and wacky sense of humour which extends to short stories and poetry. I love to cook and am a bit of a dog whisperer as I get on better with them than people sometimes!
We have recently lost our beloved dog Maggie who adopted us as a 7 week old pup in March 2005. We decided to have a photo put on canvas as we had for her predecessor Barney, and now have three pictures of our fur babies on the wall as we found a snapshot of my GSD so had hers done too.
From 2014 to 2017 'Home' was a 41 foot narrow boat where we made strong friendships both on and off the water. We were close to nature enjoying swan and duck families for neighbours, and it was a fascinating chapter in our lives.
We now reside in a small bungalow on the Lincolnshire coast where we have forged new friendships and interests.
They’re willing to risk everything so that their species can live on. And ohh that last line! Great take on the prompt, Di.
Thank you.
Great post.
Thank you!
The journey that Salmon make, always to return to the same breeding ground is miraculous. One of many natural stories that remind us what a unique and incredible planet we should be caring for.
It was the first thought that sprung to mind when I saw Dale’s photo. I’ve only seen documentaries about it, but remember the bloody frenzied water as they progressed on their journey. It is indeed a natural wonder.
It is indeed a wonder to behold.
Love this! We are all living creatures, aiming to survive.
Thanks Nova.
Another of Nature’s miracles
Indeed.
This is a terrific take.
Thanks Jilly.
The “for now” is perfectly ominous in tone, we know something horrible will come. But when the horror is just part of what keeps them alive, things seem less heart-ripping. Nature is a tricky one.
Nature is wonderful, beautiful but also cruel. All a question of balance I suppose.
Thanks so much for commenting.
This was great, Di. I loved that you brought us into nature.
I was spitefully called Mother Nature at school by a horrible girl and got all embarassed about it. Now it doesn’t matter as I love Nature and try hard to enjoy it rather than take it for granted.
Go figure… and today you would be flattered to be called that, I bet!
Yep!
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I immediately thought of salmon too, slightly different take. I like yours. Nicely done.
Thanks Jo.
Aah, great minds and all that 🙂
The life and travels of the salmon are indeed quite astonishing.
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I am always amazed by their struggle to swim upstream. Nature is a miraculous thing. Well-told.
Hi Clare. Thanks for commenting. It is amazing isn’t it.
True a many may not return. Bears are waiting as are humans.
Once they spawn, they die. I guess it must be worth it 🙂
Nature’s way for them.
Fabulous take, every time I see the aftermath of the Salomon migration on the TV I think what a waste. Barring a few meals for the bears it’s devastation but that’s how nature wants it, I suppose.
Thank you. Nature is hard sometimes.
The incredible determination of the salmon, so their species may survive. Great piece on this cruel yet beautiful phenomenon.
Thanks Brenda
Great take. So true!
Thanks for reading and commenting.
What species will do, to carry on the line. Salmon jump, humans date. Grueling exercises to ensure the continuation of the species. 😊
An inspiring story of the salmons’ annual journey- told with compassions.
Thank you.