for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt where the given word is Languid and the limit, 57 words..
Today I’ve reworked and drastically reduced a piece I wrote four years ago!
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Gently stroking the score, a melody plays in his mind.
Once, these fingers danced upon ivory, now they barely grip a spoon.
He places the music on the piano, shuffles to his chair.
His languid eyes close. He imagines his audience, hears applause.
Tears trickle as his ten-year-old granddaughter plays the piece he composed sixty years ago.
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Beautiful Keith
Thank Di.
Love this story.
I’m really pleased, thanks Sadje
Always a pleasure
Very touching.
Thanks Denise.
Hi Keith – sad, but so often true … beautifully told though … take care – Hilary
Indeed. Thanks so much Hilary.
Wow!! This is so beautiful 💫👌👌👌
Thanks for you kind words Ramya.
Awwww… that was beautiful, Keith.
I’m so pleased you liked it Dale.
Very much so.
You soppy old git!
That was terrific!
Not the first time I’ve been called. Probably the seccond!
This is lovely! Thank you, Keith! I could SEE in in my mind’s eye!
I’m pleased, thanks so much Na’ama.
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Awwww. Thank you.
…and thank you Mimi.
A whole life in 57 words. Beautiful!
Thank you so much Jenne, and great that you have joined our gang!
Dear Keith,
In 57 words you’ve managed to make me cry. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Here’s mine: https://rochellewisoff.com/2020/12/20/weekend-writing-prompt-languid/
Oh my goodness, I wasn’t expecting that reaction. Thanks so much Rochelle.
It’s a somewhat sad but gripping story, that ends with hope. That the old pianist has a granddaughter who his music legacy will live on through her.
It teaches us that sometimes there are some things we are required to begin it’s foundation, on which our descendants will build on.
And for that, we would always be remembered and applauded.
I totally agree with you. If only such talents were passed from geneation to generation more often.
If only… That’s what gave birth to the Cadburys and other century-old multinationals.
It’s so very good to see that his talent has been paying off wiith his granddaughter
Indeed. Thanks Larry
Very poignant Keith. 😢
Thanks so much Jen.
🙂My pleasure
this is great
Very nice on many levels, Keith. So, you are not exclusively humor. Who knew?
I try not to be a one trick pony Bill, but humour comes more easily!