Photo Prompt – Copyright Kent Bonham
His sketchbooks sat in two neat stacks on the shelves nearest the window.
He placed them there when they moved in.
In the evenings she would find herself watching the spines and wondering what it was that they contained.
Sixteen neat little books. No more than a centimetre deeper each. They never moved.
‘May I look?’ she asked one night.
He shook his head and laughed.
‘Why would you want to?’
She shrugged and turned back to the television.
He didn’t. He stood and moved for the shelves.
‘I’ve never shown anyone before.’ He held one. ‘I wouldn’t know how.’
Carol J Forrester - Writing and Works 
This is absolutely lovely. I think it really captures how difficult it is to share what we create with others.
I’m glad you think so. It’s funny, I put so much work onto wordpress but still if you ask me in person I find it really nerve racking to share my work.
I’m the same way. I don’t mind if people on the internet read my work, but if a friend or family member asked to read my work, I’d be super nervous!
Thanks for finding out how
beautifully done. We are always in fear others may not see our pictures or words as we do, so we don’t share.
Indeed. It’s a fear I had to conquer when I started this blog. I still get nervous about sharing my work with friends and family though. It’s so much easier on wordpress where the screen is there to protect you.
I agree! At least here there is a bit of anonymity and autonomy
Well … since you asked …
Nice take on the prompt, Carol. 🙂
Thank you. 🙂
Beautifully drafted..
Thank you.
I think this is going to be a more important moment for him than it is for her – I hope she realises this. Nicely crafted account of the stage where a relationship moves closer, or perhaps even further away.
I hope she does too. Thanks for commenting Sandra.
I really enjoyed the pace of your story. It has the slow motion feel of pivotal events. Nicely done.
Thank you. I’m glad that came across. I was a little worried that I rushed the ending.
Just right. 🙂
Beautifully realistic conversation. Sketchbooks and notebooks can be very private things.
They can. I know I’d be uncertain about letting people riffle through mine.
When it’s time, he’ll take the plunge..if ever. Detailed and riddled with real emotions. Good job
Thank you.
I’m glad you trusted us with your creation today. Good glimpse into a relationship.
Thank you. I’ve found the wordpress community to be very trust worthy with my creations.
Very nice. We are often vulnerable about our art because it is so personal.
Beautiful. This describes the shyness of the creative introvert perfectly. I think she has a genuine interest but doesn’t want to pester, and he finally opens up. Funny that often posting what we write on a blog with like-minded people is easier than sharing it with family and friends.
Love this take, Carol. So true. Definitely a step closer to intimacy when you are ready to share that which is sacred to you.
Nice. Often we hold back fearing ridicule. But sharing with a loved one enhances it.
Perfect casteth out fear!
Relationships and sharing have always been dangerous, get it right and your sailing, get it wrong and… You are sailing
Very true.