Walter Fiction: The Approach of Spring
“Walter,” Lila said, “the equinox is next week.”
“I know, love.” He looked up from the crossword puzzle in the morning paper. “We’re set for it.”
“Are you? You haven’t left the house in a month. How can the band be ready for next week if you don’t practice?”
“We’re pros.” Of course it would be fine. It always was. He’d been playing with this group of guys for years now. The Vernal Equinox Celebration always went well.
Lila knew better than to push it. Just as spring came slowly every year, so did Walter and his music. Spring meant the beginning of his touring season. Come August, when they’d all had enough, he’d take another month off, join everyone at the Autumnal Equinox Celebration, and then spend the winter holed up in his basement studio, creating a new album.
And then, just like the way the Earth turned, Walter’s musical cycle would begin again.
If the Earth didn’t need to practice for all this, why did he?
Springtime, awakening… how aware of the changing seasons is an aging rocker, anyway? That’s what inspired this. For more Walter, visit here, here, and here. And stay tuned; in my file of saved stuff I need to post one day, I’ve got at least one more piece that features him.
Hello, Michele sent me to say that I enjoyed that. Imagery was excellent!
March 16th, 2008 at 3:37 pmIIf the Earth didn’t need to practice for all this, why did he?/IBR/BR/Great line!BR/BR/Nice to hear what Walter is up to. We hadn’t heard from him in awhile.
March 16th, 2008 at 6:52 pmsorry… i got distracted by the word “trevor” in the post below…BR/BR/this was great as always. you rock. love ya and have missed ya.
March 16th, 2008 at 8:46 pmWalter sounds like a bear – he needs to hibernate his way into creative bursts.
March 16th, 2008 at 8:59 pmInsync with earth and having music in your blood so much that you don’t need to pratice…yes, he is a real accomplish musician…
March 16th, 2008 at 9:04 pmIIf the Earth didn’t need to practice for all this, why did he?/IBR/It’s a good thing he’s not the singer, then.
March 17th, 2008 at 12:36 amI think I really like Walter. He’s a man after my own heart!
March 17th, 2008 at 1:42 amAnd I have my birthday on that day! I would like to win that book draw for it!BR/BR/LOL!BR/BR/A HREF=”http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2008/03/dried-piece-of-toast-writers-island.html” REL=”nofollow”dried piece of toast/A
March 17th, 2008 at 10:54 amI like Walter
March 17th, 2008 at 2:18 pmThat last line’s a beauty. Loved it!
March 17th, 2008 at 6:51 pmhehe, enjoyed the whole piece, and I just love the last line — perfect!
BR/BR/Walter is a cool dude.
March 17th, 2008 at 8:38 pmRead all 4 about Walter. Arthritis/musician reminded me of a man that worked with my dad who made such an impression on me. Thank you, Susan, for evoking a memory that is both melancholy and heartwarming on a personal level.
March 20th, 2008 at 3:22 pmThat’s part of what I’m trying to do here, Marcia.BR/BR/And thank YOU for reading all four posts!
March 20th, 2008 at 3:32 pmI love the last line. It’s great how you were able to get a complete vignette into such a short piece.
March 22nd, 2008 at 8:40 amvery gentle look at the continuance of the cycle of life.BR/This flash exudes peace and assurance that comes with experience.
March 25th, 2008 at 8:34 amI enjoyed this, great spin on the theme! Short, but funny and very true. The last line was excellent!
March 25th, 2008 at 4:20 pmI like the imagery in your story, and the sense of amused tolerance for his foibles. I look forward to seeing more about Walter!
March 26th, 2008 at 1:29 pmHa! I love that last line! And the idea of him finding a cycle with his art that matches the seasons – I know the reflection was meant to be a little sarcastic, but I found it fitting. BR/BR/Nice little diddy. =P
March 26th, 2008 at 4:19 pmLoved this piece!
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