Arms Open Wide, by Sue Clayton

2/10/2020

She is sightless but her sensitive fingers reach out to touch all who come to pay call.

Bedecked in her finest green and burgundy gown she greets her visitors with arms open wide, her welcome warm and inviting.

Blessed with beauty and fertility…symbols of Venus, the Goddess of Love…for many she holds an aura of mystery.

Her visitors are invited into her domain where she lets down her fine hair before her arms fold them in a firm embrace.

But she does not love.

Clasp your hands together, dear reader. Lace your fingers. See the Venus Fly Trap feeding.

Sandra James

2/10/2020 10:21:24 am

Great surprise ending, Sue. And wonderful description!

Angela Carlton link

2/10/2020 12:36:53 pm

Wow,you got me very descriptive, a funny twist!

Krystyna

2/10/2020 02:59:03 pm

Your story, Sue, encapsulates with beauty the identity of one, the Venus Fly Trap. Words flow gracefully with poignant precision. Well done!

Susan Reid

2/10/2020 03:00:35 pm

Beautifully written personification of a plant. It isn't a metaphor for a woman, right.?Was the twist that it was a plant, not a woman? The imagery and personal traits of the plant are spectacular.

Bobby Warner

2/10/2020 03:17:48 pm

Wonderful! I love it when an author catches me totally unaware at the end of a story with a twist ending. GREAT job!

Swapan k Banerjee

2/10/2020 03:30:49 pm

Your stories are often windows into the wondrous creations of the Finest Artist, Sue.

Marjan sierhuis

2/10/2020 03:57:38 pm

Wonderful twist at the end, Sue. Nicely done.

Mary Wallace

2/10/2020 04:51:09 pm

This was a wonderful piece of descriptive writing with a surprise 'catch' at the end. You never disappoint. Well done Sue.

Jennifer Lai

2/10/2020 05:38:37 pm

Nicely done Sue, as always. I enjoyed the ending.

Don Tassone link

2/10/2020 06:35:19 pm

Caught me, Sue!

Paritosh Chandra Dugar

2/10/2020 07:54:57 pm

A gripping tale. Well done, Sue.

Pamela Kennedy

2/10/2020 10:33:06 pm

I loved the story and the ending...what a surprise!

Sue Clayton

3/10/2020 03:57:50 am

The comments of my lovely FFF community always inspire me, and yes, Susan, the twist was that it was a plant not a woman. Thank you all.

Sivan Pillai

3/10/2020 05:49:26 am

Loved the story, particularly the twist at the end, Sue.

Ed N. White

3/10/2020 06:13:21 am

Beware the hungry stalk. Clever story, Sue.

Sue Clayton

3/10/2020 06:14:05 am

Thanks to you too, Sivan.

Sue Clayton

3/10/2020 08:47:48 am

Thanks, Ed. Comment appreciated.

John Cooper

3/10/2020 12:32:04 pm

Great story. Very descriptive with clever surprise twist.

Padmini Krishnan link

3/10/2020 04:50:18 pm

Brilliant ending, Sue. Didn't expect that.

Sue Clayton

4/10/2020 03:13:37 am

Always happy to surprise. Thanks for the comments, John and Padmini.

Teddy Kimathi

4/10/2020 01:04:14 pm

What an amazing twist of tale! You got me, Sue! Really enjoyed your piece! ;)

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