Today’s old K words are:-
Killock – an anchor
Kopje – a hillock
Kitchin – a small child
Keith – the old fella that writes these stories!
Beside the harbour wall stood the captain, his precious wife’s hand held in his. Heavy with child she was, with just weeks more to go.
‘Take care, my love. When I return we will be a family’.
‘When will that be?’ she asked.
‘Soon my love, soon’.
He climbed aboard the schooner.
‘Boatswain, weigh the killock and set sail’ he commanded.
She watched as the vessel left the harbour. Still, she stood until it met the horizon and faded into the setting sun.
Atop a kopje overlooking the ocean sits a woman. She visits there most days.
‘When will I meet my father?’ begs her kitchin looking deep into her eyes.
‘Soon child, soon’ she replies wiping a tear from her cheek.
Tomorrow’s words
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Aww.. sad. (Well told, though.)
Thanks Christine.
I’ve gotten so used to funny stories on your blog…didn’t expect a sad story coming from you.
But well written K!
Cheers,
CRD
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I have my moments! Normal service will be resumed tomorrow!
So sad! I hope he comes home soon.
Me too! Thanks Sadje
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That was sad but very well written. I hope this story has a happy ending.
Thanks so much Suzy
Short,crisp and heartwarming. Beautiful.
Thanks so much Balaka.
Hi Keith – must have happened to so many … well written – a sad tale … took me to South Africa – thank you …. enjoy the chilly few days in taking care – Hilary
I’m sure it did. I’m giving my daily walk a miss today! Stay safe Hilary.
A different feel from your usual stories, Keith. Very melancholic.
I fancied a change! Thanks Varad.
So do he ever return ?
I’d like to think so Unishta.
Beautifully narrated Keith. A poignant tale.
That’s most kind if you Arti.
Aww… Yes you warned us, but still, so sad.
I did! Thanks Frédérique
Oh, this is sad. I got used to your funny stories. Hope the man sails back. Short, crisp, and beautiful.
I’d like to think he will. Back to being silly tomorrow Srivalli!
I wonder if he was a whaler setting off from Nantucket years ago? Sad story,but good use of the new words!
A good point Kathe, I wonder. Thanks once again.
Hope all will be well. Hope the “soon” is soon.
Stay safe.
I’d like to think so. And you Anita, thank you.
The first time I see a sad little tale here. Since Keith didn’t appear in your story… I hope Keith is good and safe. Take care!
I thought it would make a change! He’s good thank you! You too.
A very tender tale, one told often with sailors and the ones they leave behind. 🙁
Indeed . Thanks so much Jade
You’re very welcome.
The silent suffering that a mother goes through just so that the child doesn’t know pain.
Waiting…
Well written!
So true. Thank you so much
Kool.
Cheers Liam!
A tale so often told by sailor and soldier wives. Poignant.
…for many a generation. Thanks Mimi.
Hope he comes back!
Good to read your stories again, Keith and learnt some new words today 🙂
And yours Shilpa! Thanks so much.
Hope he returns soon.. You have captured the mindset of the families staying on shore.. Great going Keith!
Hopefully so, Thanks for your kind words Archana
I hope that they will be reunited soon. I was able to guess all 4 of them. But that last word isn’t really that forgotten, especially since the writer is very active. 😀
Thanks Keith.