you don't bring me flowers anymore

while i was writing this evening, with my balcony door open to let in the cooler air, i heard this song coming from one of my neighbours in the building. it was really loud and i wondered if the people have hearing problems. and then someone spoiled it by singing with neil diamond's part really loud but he was totally desafinado. then another voice from another part of the building yelled "f***ing shot up!" that promptly stopped the singing and a few seconds later, the radio or player whatever it was, got turned off. i was waiting for bursts of gunfire but fortunately it seemed everyone remained calm. or maybe no one had a firearm.

for the six-word story challenge and the minimal challenge.

[amyK]

The image is lovely and your narrative made me laugh—thanks for that!

[Kathy A]

Lovely flowers, great story

[Annie D]

Oh Vikki
Only you
Wonderful image to complement your story...

[Monique]

I’m always curious what story you will be telling , you never disappoint ☺️👍

[KoalaGardens🐨]

so lovely

[Clare Gadsby]

beautifully done vikki and i loved your tale :)

[Junko Y]

What a visual statement! And then your story. If I heard voices from surrounding homes I think it would make me smile, even if it were "desafinado"

[gloria jones]

Fabulous still life, presentation, flower colors

[Ingrid]

Beautiful still life. And I love your story.

[Jenn]

Great composition. It feels sad.

[Lou Ann]

Love this image and your story, oh my!

[Rob Z]

I love those colours against the white! :)

[katy]

Wow A terrific response for the minimal challenge AND the six word sotry! I learned a new word and always enjoy reading your anecdotes!

[Leslie]

lol I love your stories ... did you de-head that poor flower?

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It is certainly a colorful world! Great two-fer. The singing wouldn't have spoiled it for me. I never liked that song! haha

[Kathy]

I don't know if it's the title or the use of large negative space, but the photo is a bit sad, but beautiful.

[Wylie]

great title and beautifully composed shot.

[Merrelyn]

Beautiful still life Vikki

[aikiuser (jenn)]

OMG, hilarious narrative. That alone would deserve a fav, but as the image is exceptional as well (love the comp and edits), I've no choice. Nice!

[Helen Jane]

a perfect match of image and words, what a story - whether it be truth or fiction.

[summerfield]

@helenhall - truth. my neighbours are weird characters! spanish on my right, pakistanis on my left. mix opposite my unit. above me asian indians, below me, assholes. i think they were the ones who were singing. they could be nasty most times.