for The Sunday Muse which is hosted by Carrie.‘
Some of this week’s pictures brought to mind a story I wrote seven years ago. I thought I’d give it another outing.
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As flames licked the smoke-filled sky, banging, crackling, and the sound of shattering glass filled the air.
A paramedic knelt beside a fire-ravaged man. ‘Up there, my little girl’ he whispered with his dying breath.
‘I hear something’ yelled the Fire Chief.
‘Daddy, where are you?’
‘Look, there. We’ll never reach her, get the air cushion’
A terrified child climbed onto a window ledge, let out a chilling scream and jumped.
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In a garden where an apartment block once stood, a young lady places flowers on a bench and strokes the words carved on its backrest.
‘Daddy, you passed me on your way up to heaven’ they read.
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Digital art by Ted Chin Image by Jocelin Carmes Photo by KyleThompson
Hearfelt story, Keith. Well done!!
Thanks so much, Suzette.
A touching, bittersweet tale, this one.
I’m pleased that’s how it came across, thank you, Christine.
heartbreaking, this gave me chills.
In a good way, I hope!
A beautiful, touching story
Thanks so much, Sadje.
My pleasure
A joy to read.
Thanks for your kind words.
Oh wow, Keith, that last line gave me the goosebumps.
Thanks so much, Lisa.
You’re welcome.
Thanks for the tears, Keith…beautifully done! 💞💞💞
My pleasure, Dawn.
Leaky eyes here. Well told.
Cheers, Mimi.
This hits the heart my friend.
Thanks, Carrie.
Tragic short tale, Keith.
Thanks for dropping by my blog.
Much❤love
Thanks, GIllena, always a pleasure.
A short but moving story. You touched my heart with this one, Keith. ❤️🩹
Thanks for your kind words, Nancy
Always a pleasure!
Sad but beautiful!
Thank you. Patricia.
so short, intense and heartbreaking…powerful story telling
Thanks for your kind words Susie.
Sigh. Wonderfully told, Keith.
Thank you, Dora.