Friday Fictioneers for December 8th, 2023

Ted Strutz contributed a photo of shoes for this week’s #FF prompt. As she does each week, the wonderful water lady in the purple lane, Rochelle, has challenged us to write a micro-fiction story (≤100 words) and to post the same among the squares of honor.

To join us, click on Ted’s pic and walk right on over to Madam’s blog page to get all laced up on the path to a successful Friday Fictioneers career. The pay ain’t great but the benefits are awesome.

PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz

Genre: Norden Fiction
Title: Barefoot Rhapsody
Word Count: 100

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Her mother said, “It’s time. Get your shoes on. Let’s go so you can sing them to tears.”

Angelina replied, “I’ll sing for America, Mama—mostly for Simon. I sing barefoot.

“What if you step on a nail? Have you had your tetanus shot?”

“Singing barefoot is what I do. It promotes singing, and people love it. So, please; no shoes.
Father, help me.”

Father smiles. “Angel, this is Norway. It’s January. Wear the boots. Before you take the stage, remove your socks and boots. We will be there to hear you make them cry.”

The angel wore the boots.

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Look both ways and dress appropriately.
Mind the gaps and listen to the lady sing.

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Singers who also often sang barefoot include Linda Ronstadt, Patti LaBelle, Bjork, Deana Carter, Kelly Clarkson, Joss Stone, Shakira, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Colbie Calliat, Jewel, Krist Novoselic, Carly Simon (often but not always). If this Angelina Jordan video doesn’t make you feel something, put your shoes on and leave.

Click on the lovely Linda to barefoot on over to the links to read more stories prompted by the photo.

 

40 thoughts on “Friday Fictioneers for December 8th, 2023”

  6. I only recall one barefoot singer, Sandie Shaw. And wasn’t there a tennis player? Evonne Goolagong? It sounds very liberating, particularly the way my feet are these days.

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  9. Lovely story, a perfect twist on the messy shoes and boots.

    I’ve seen this video before, and was just as spellbound as I was the first time. What a gift, and she’s humble with it. Amazing.

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  11. WOW … What a voice? Excellent!!!
    I didn’t know so many singers sang barefoot.
    My hubby has deaf uncles. They’re barefoot at parties.
    It helped them feel the beat of the music so they can dance.
    Perhaps, the singers can fell the music as they sing. Great story …
    Have a good weekend … Isadora 😎

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    1. You were right. This and 2 others were in the spam. I set the free. Here is my response so that others can see it here.

      I have read reasons for it. But in her case, there is a youtube about how, when she was very young, she met a child who had no shoes and admired hers. She gave the other little girl her shoes and has been singing barefoot ever since.

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  16. Seems so strange to hear that voice coming out of a 13 year-old’s body. Cannot imagine what she’ll sound like in a few years. Nice to hear that song sung gently like that instead of the Queen or Wayne’s World style. Love your story also. Happy she listened to her dad.

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