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Shimmering 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
It would be great
It would, cheers Beth.
Amazing story and storytelling, Keith.. Your story drew me in from the get-go. And the ending…totally unexpected! Wonderful!!
That’s so kind of you Suzette, thank you!
You are most welcome Keith.
I feel a sadness in this piece. Like a father remembering games with his lost daughter. An excellent story. Keith. Well done.
Quite so Mason. thank you.
He misses her and dreams are as close as he gets. Sad.
Exactly. Thanks, Mimi.
A very poignant story Keith. So many memories relived in this dream story. Thanks for joining in.
Thanks, Sadje. The story appeared as soon as I saw the image.
You’re most welcome. 🙏🏼
Hi Keith – if only … lots of those in my head at the moment – fun tale to read – cheers Hilary
Very clever, Keith, but what a pity it was only a dream…
Charming piece, Keith, with a touch of melancholy. I love this one!
Oh! I didn’t expect that. It’s a bit sad but also nice since he dreamed of her. Well done Keith
Keith, your imagery of shimmering sunlight and disappearing shadows creates such a wonderful sense of whimsy and intrigue!
~David