Broken Back

A chair abandoned by former owners is rubbed with linseed oil. But first, old Mr. Joe scrapes off the black finish using broken glass carefully collected in alleys. My father takes him in a taxi to get stitches when the tool cuts him deeply between thumb and fingers. My mother covers the seat with her favorite color. The people die. The chair remains, a bit worn.

[katy]

Ooh! Neat story ! You should tag it for the microfiction competition! A wonderful illustration for the story too! http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/27324/microfition-competition

[Maggiemae]

I agree with @grammyn - perfect piece of micro fiction! Didn't know about this theme. fav

[Maggiemae]

oh, its finished now! - the theme.

[Sally Ings]

I have a chair that's in a similar state, pity I cannot send it to Mr Joe for repair.

[Mel]

Great mini-story... I like the pov here

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Great story and comp love the tones and shadow pattern

[gloria jones]

Neat textures, light

[Call me Joe]

Great short story-Mr Joe fav'd this cool shot:)

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I inherited four beautiful chairs from my grandmother, two of which a dear friend was able to re-cane. The other two are sadly stored in the attic as she moved before being able to finish them. If it was the back, I'd have them in the house, but unfortunately it's the seat. Oh well, at least yours has a new lease on life even though it has some bruises from the former one. Bravo Joe!

[william wooderson]

Yes, chairs have a way of surviving one way or another! My dad inherited some ornate high-backed chairs from his mum recently and enjoyed repainting them and making them look as good as new again...

[Louise & Ken]

What an awesome story told here, both in words and picture! Clearly, it was deserving of the Popular Page!

[Walks @ 7]

We often do not see chairs- they are just there but this one has a story and you've told it in words as well as visually- the broken cane back is just wonderful. Excellent job!!!!