PHOTO PROMPT © Amanda Forestwood
Close your eyes and turn off the TV or your music. Keep this picture in your mind. What do you hear?
I hear the laughter and whispers of children, barefoot and free, running up or down the steps to hide from each other.
I hear the careful steps of lovers, trying to find a secret place to be alone.
I hear the terrifying crash of swords against shields and helmets as enemies battle up and down these ancient steps. I hear the more modern thump of boots as soldiers try to regain lost ground.
I hear life.
(If you are seeing a display of click-bait, I apologize. So far I can’t figure out how to get rid of it. I’m working on it!)
Just Writing! 
I like it that you start the list with children’s games
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Lovely. Thank you.
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I like the idea that a location can give an audible account of its history. Well penned.
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Thank you, James.
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There’s an art to hearing.
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I hear you. The tales those steps could tell.
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🙂
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Great take on the photo prompt 🙌
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Those steps can lead to many places. I like the first line – getting rid of those distractions!
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great take on the picture prompt. well done. 🙂
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Thanks.
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Linda those steps do hold a lot of history and I like how you used the sounds of it. I didn’t see any click bait or pop-ups.
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Thanks! And those ads don’t show every single time. I’m thinking they’re just wanting me to sign on, maybe offering me a tiny remuneration if I do.
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You’re very welcome.
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Dear Linda,
What a lovely concept. Turning off the distractions. That’s how I am with swimming. I don’t want a headset as some swinners use. I love the sound of the water…period.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh, such a lovely take on the prompt. I could hear every sound you offered.
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Thanks so much 🙂
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