for Sadje’s What Do You See? photo prompt.
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‘Look, Daddy, the fairies are back! They are dancing round and round’
She often saw them, but all I could see was a ring of mushrooms in the grass.
I never told her.
Maria was born poorly. Unable to walk unaided, she would sit for hours on end, reading, singing, imagining, and talking to fairies.
We knew her life would be short, but the end came far sooner than we expected.
A career change meant we had to move to another area. We had a local potter make us some colourful mushrooms to place on the lawn in memory of our precious daughter.
Some mornings when I draw back the curtains I see fairies dancing round and round and the prettiest of all is Maria.
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Original photo credit; Greg Nunes @ Unsplash
Sweet story. Hopefully, fiction.
Thankfully, yes, Patricia.
Beautiful story. Deep feelings relayed with heartfelt sadness.
Thanks, Suzette.
A heartbreaking story. 🙂
Thanks so much for dropping by.
What a sweet, yet sad tale. Well done, Keith.
So kind of you Mason, thank you.
Lovely
Thanks so much!
Such a poignant story Keith. Thanks for joining in.
Thanks, Sadje.
You’re welcome
🙂
👍
This is such a lovely enchanting story Keith. Have you used it for another challenge?
It’s actually an expanded version of a tale I wrote a while ago – well remembered Di!
I loved it then Keith.
What a heartwarming tale, Keith, a great take on the prompt! (glad to hear it’s fiction!) 💞💞💞
Thank goodness! Thanks Dawn.
That was a sweet, sad tale.
Thanks, Mimi.
Oh, my! I have a large lump in my throat that won’t go away and my eyes are welling up a bit. Must be allergies; excuse me while I freshen up. 🧚🏼♂️ 🍄
Absolutely sublime, dear Keith. Touching, poignant and full of hope. I love it! 💕
I couldn’t have wished for a nicer response, thank you so much, Nancy.
My pleasure, dear Keith 🌹
I wonder if spring is starting to show up there as it is here. Let’s hope that winter is starting to retreat!
It certainly is!
A tear-jerker, Keith, but what a lovely memorial to her.
Thank you so much, Dora.
Such a sweet story. My heart goes to Maria, the prettiest of all.
Thank you so much, Indira.
You are most welcome, Keith.
beautiful tale.
Thanks for dropping by!
My pleasure.