Fallen Tree Creates Protective Shade

Summary

Hermione Wilds recounts a morning walk along the Thames where she encountered a fallen tree and a moment of unease due to being alone among groups of men.

Abstract

While walking by the Thames early one morning, Hermione Wilds captured a photograph of a fallen tree that created a unique environment. She observed groups of men jogging and felt a sense of vulnerability as the lone woman in the area, which prompted her to return to a safer location. Despite the momentary fear, she acknowledges the protective shade of the fallen tree and expresses gratitude for the encouragement and editorial suggestions from Mary Chang and her team for this month's story challenge.

Opinions

Hermione Wilds felt unsafe as a lone woman among groups of men during her morning walk.
She believes in the importance of appearing confident and taking decisive action to ensure safety.
The fallen tree, while creating a unique environment, also symbolizes protection and perhaps a metaphor for personal resilience.
She values the support and creative input from Mary Chang and her team in her writing endeavors.

The Fallen Tree Creates Unique Environment

I captured this tree while out walking early one morning along by the Thames, Greater London.

I noticed about ten men jogging in twos and threes and one lone man who changed his mind and turned around to walk back towards me just after the jogging men rounded the corner and disappeared.

My sixth sense kicked in and I felt unsafe. I should not have dared to walk by the Thames so early in the morning all alone. After all, the usual commuters are not around on the weekend. (Safety in numbers, you see.) Nothing but men here. Sorry men, but it’s true. I am the lone woman here, and for a moment, I was afraid. I walked briskly back to the bridge at Teddington Lock.

Always appear confident. Take big strides. Stay safe.

Thank you Mary Chang Story Writer and the team for your creativity, editorial suggestions and encouragement, and for this month’s story challenge.

June Six Word Photo Story Challenge “Power of One”

The Fallen Tree Creates Unique Environment