Another of my Flash Fiction contest entries. The theme this week was to incorporate the word “line”, however it popped into your head. Check it out from Charli at the Carrot Ranch for details of this week’s 99 word challenge.
I jumbled another quarter into the jukebox, willing the old machine to pick up a record and come back to life.
“Cash for Cash,” I mumbled, my nose pressed eagerly against the dusty glass casing.
“I keep a close watch on this heart of mine…” meandered out, scratchy but strong. I sighed and finally sat down to my breakfast.
“Johnny, it’s not going too good here,” I mumbled between my yolks. “How did you get through life without losing hope and faith?”
“…I walk the line…”
Nice little snippet!
Thanks for reading!
My pleasure!
A flash as unique as Johnny Cash’s voice! ❤
Thanks for reading! 🙂 Indeed–he has a wonderful voice. Just pops into your mind instantly. I love it.
Aah nice song, and nice story of course, of music bringing hope and inspiration into our lives.
Thanks for reading!
Nice take on the prompt! 🙂
And thank you for introducing me to a lovely song!
Hey, you bet! Enjoy and thanks for reading.
You are welcome!! 🙂
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I enjoyed how you included the Jonny Cash lines and the interaction between the character and the song-master.
Thanks for reading!