“Remember — they’re relying on you!” Churchill’s propaganda ensured no rebellion from patriots evicted by war.
Victory achieved, vague promises broken; we never returned.
Today, betrayal blows in the wind as rain batters our beloved Tyneham’s ruins.
Silly me, thinking the three extra words granted in this weekend’s Trifextra: Week 60 challenge would make life easier. I had no problem incorporating the three assigned words, rain, rebellion, and remember, into my piece, only creating the impact I desired in 36 words. Still not sure I achieved it, but ready to walk away for today. If inspiration strikes in the middle of the night, I’ll be back to post a revision.
For a brief history of England’s lost village of Tyneham, check out the article on ForteanTimes.
Things I See and Know 
barbara
March 24, 2013 at 4:20 PM
first, thank you for the link to the article about the village. I thought you did well with this piece. Would be interested to know if you thought better and changed something. 🙂 We are often our own worst critics.
dreaminofobx
March 25, 2013 at 3:46 PM
The story of this village really touched me…when I visited, it was cold and the wind was driving the rain in sheets across the ruins of the old cottages; there were only two other people there and the whole atmosphere was just so desolate and sad. I changed the last line about three dozen times before posting, and if I change it again, I’ll just repost the whole story in a different color under the original. 🙂
nessa1313
March 24, 2013 at 10:12 PM
I think you captured the feel very well.
dreaminofobx
March 25, 2013 at 3:52 PM
Thank you…several times during the editing, I almost abandoned it as a 36-word story…it was crying out for more.
kymminbarcelona
March 24, 2013 at 11:45 PM
War and it’s ravages. Nicely portrayed.
dreaminofobx
March 25, 2013 at 3:49 PM
And these villagers probably never had any inkling they’d have to make the sort of sacrifice they did.
Renee TennisMcKinley (@2old2tap)
March 25, 2013 at 12:25 AM
The impact you wish for is there. Well done!
dreaminofobx
March 25, 2013 at 3:52 PM
Thanks, I appreciate your vote of confidence!
Draug419
March 25, 2013 at 12:50 AM
I think we were all silly to believe three more words would make this easier (: You did an awesome job with the thirty-six!
dreaminofobx
March 25, 2013 at 3:50 PM
Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment!