The Colour of Hope
The starship came out of the jump. It was so heavily damaged it was doubtful it could do another.
“SARA, what do you see?” Jeva asked the ship’s computer.
“There is a red planet ahead of us. It’s not suitable for life, Captain.” Jeva’s heart sank.
“You don’t have to call me Captain.” Jeva reminded SARA.
“You are last sentient being still alive, so you are designated captain.” SARA informed her. “There is another planet.”
Jeva looked at the screen. In the distance a blue planet slowly came into view. For Jeva, blue meant hope.
Joanne Fisher
Word count: 99
This was written with the prompt colour of hope provided by the Carrot Ranch April 24 Story Challenge.
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Thank you for this; I needed it. Too often of late, my view of hope has been coloured by a haiku I penned a while back:
… your story has helped reapply the correct tint 🙂
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I’m glad to be of help 🙂
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Oh yes, this is shivering me. Excellent. 🙂
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🙂
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Beautiful post, and we’ve got to keep that blue planet alive. ~Nan
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Ah – Joanne,
This is and was an excellent read and take on the prompt.
You nailed this one.
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Thanks 🙂
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Here I am, over a week since reading this fine story at the Ranch. I do like it, it’s a grim situation but with that blue hope at the end. Well done.
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