I stumbled across a competition at Carrot Ranch, I’m feeling suitably autumnal this morning and so here is my response.
November 2, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story a chair on a porch. Why is it there, and what might it mean? Think about using it as a prop or the main thrust of your story.
They put it out in the spring with the white-wash still drying on its arms and legs. Shoots of grass sneaking through the gaps in the porch.
She spent long summer nights watching stars fall from a sapphire sky. Propped up with floral cushions that sank between thin spindles.
Gold leaves gathered at the feet. A pumpkin perched on the seat and scowled at passers-by. Until it started to rot, and the nose caved in and the lid fell down.
Frost coated the peeling flecks of paint; silent and still.
The chair was brushed, painted and set out again.
If anyone else wants to enter then all of the rules are: here
Are you attempting Nanowrimo this year? I won’t be but I’m always happy to cheer you on!
Happy Writing,
Fibi
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FionaJeeves 
The passage of time is a certain thing and its signs are as varied as our lives. Nice flash.
Thank you 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Glad you stumbled upon the Ranch. What resonates with me most in your flash are the seasonal details that also evoke nostalgia. Well crafted!
Thank you so much I’m glad that you enjoyed it 🙂 I was hoping for that sense of endless time. I’ll be loitering around the ranch more often 😀