If only…

Keith's Ramblings

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0Shimmering in the sunlight, disappearing in the shadows. Now I see her, now I don’t.

I hear her. Behind me. She giggles. I look over my shoulder and there she is, peering from behind a pillar with a mischievous grin on her face. Then suddenly, she’s gone only to reappear before me.

I laugh, she laughs, we laugh together.

She hops and skips on patches light and strips of shade, tinkling notes play a pretty tune that echos all around.

‘Let’s play hide ‘n seek’, she cries. 

‘Ready or not, here I come’, I reply. 

I look around there, behind here. She’s laughing, but where from I can’t work out. One second from here, the next, there.

A sudden silence descends. As I slowly walk forward I hear nothing but my footsteps. She’s gone, but it matters not, for she’ll return, I’m sure. 

I awake, climb from my bed and cross to the window. The day is as grey as a dull day can be. 

‘If only all dreams were like that’, I say to myself.

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Thanks to Sadje for hosting What Do You See? 

Image credit: Nickola Johnny Mirkovic @ Unsplash

18 thoughts on “If only…”

  2. Suzette Benjamin Mar 18, 2024 / 17:44

    Amazing story and storytelling, Keith.. Your story drew me in from the get-go. And the ending…totally unexpected! Wonderful!!

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  3. Mason Bushell Mar 18, 2024 / 17:59

    I feel a sadness in this piece. Like a father remembering games with his lost daughter. An excellent story. Keith. Well done.

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  5. Sadje Mar 19, 2024 / 05:22

    A very poignant story Keith. So many memories relived in this dream story. Thanks for joining in.

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  6. hilarymb Mar 19, 2024 / 08:52

    Hi Keith – if only … lots of those in my head at the moment – fun tale to read – cheers Hilary

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  7. Chris Hall Mar 19, 2024 / 10:48

    Very clever, Keith, but what a pity it was only a dream…

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  9. Maria Michaela Mar 19, 2024 / 12:38

    Oh! I didn’t expect that. It’s a bit sad but also nice since he dreamed of her. Well done Keith

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  11. ben Alexander Mar 25, 2024 / 12:01

    Keith, your imagery of shimmering sunlight and disappearing shadows creates such a wonderful sense of whimsy and intrigue!

    ~David

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