Friday Fictioneers time again. Here is my take on the photo prompt below:
Photo copyright: Marie-Gail Stratford
Weeping willows grew along one bank of the river. Their boughs drooped low; their leaves skimmed the surface of the water, sending ripples across to the opposite bank. Here grew stands of bamboo. Their tall canes vied with one another for the life-giving light above.
But to what avail? Men came and plundered them. They severed the tallest and healthiest canes and hauled them away.
The weeping willows commiserated with the bamboo.
‘What a miserable fate awaits you.’
‘No,’ replied the bamboo. ‘Our sacrifice delivers much happiness.’
A Budding Writer 
I loved the simplicity. Reminded me of a Haiku poem or a piece of Japanese sculpture
Thanks so much, Eileen. Your feedback is generous and thoughtful, and much appreciated.
Yes!!! Chopsticks make everyone happy. Beautiful piece, Di!
Pleased you enjoyed it Jessie, and thanks for saying so.
What a lovely thoughtful story. The willow could have replied, of course, that English cricket bats are made of willow!
You are so right, Liz – I didn’t think of that. Thank you for your kind comments.
Dear Diana,
Simple and sweet. Nice one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you for your positive feedback, Rochelle.
Diana, Lovely description of nature. A different point of view, hearing from the bamboo. Well written. 🙂 —Susan
Susan, I appreciate your kind comments. I love the variation in creativity that pops up in everyone’s approaches to the photo prompt each week. Thanks – Diana
Really liked this one. The atmosphere was well done.
Many thanks for your feedback and pleased you liked it, Danny.
The last line is beautiful! Sums it all up. Kudos
Thanks so much. Appreciate your comment.
Dear DIana, Good story and I agree, the last line is marvelous and comes from a pure heart! Wonderful! Nan 🙂
Such a lovely comment, Nan. Thank you so much. Diana