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Our parents didn’t know, but being foolish is part of growing up!
We lived near a river. Often, we’d leap into the rushing water and swim to a little island. On summer days, we’d lie on the grass, listening to nature.
She made flag. We planted it, and the island became ours!
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I didn’t want to. It was pitch dark. The river was a raging torrent . ‘Come on’, she said. The last thing she ever said.
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One day I ventured back. The flag still remained. There was something in a bush. A shirt. Her shirt. It still smelled of grass.
I’ll not return.
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers.
Oh, such a poignant one this week, Keith! So sad.
Thank you so much, Dale.
Kids do a lot of foolish things, but it’s tragic when it goes wrong. I like the idea of their own island. I would have loved that as a kid (still would, actually).
Thanks, David, me too!
Achingly sad and well-told, Keith
Thanks for your kind words, Neil.
So sad. Unfortunately, most of us possess just such a memory of that one kid that never got to grow up. So well told, Keith.
I certainly do. Thanks, Jodi.
Very very sad, Keith. Loved it.
Thank you so much, Sandra.
that is so heartbreaking
Thanks, Beth.
Tragic.
Indeed. Thanks, James.
Wow! So sad. Terse and well done.
Thanks so much, Christine.
Deeply sad and well penned, Keith.
Thanks for you generous words, Suzette.
You are most welcome, Keith. Have a blessed day.
How sad.
😩Indeed
A very sad story, especially from the point of view of a youngster.
Absolutely. Thank you, Sadje.
You’re most welcome 🙏🏼
Dear Keith,
An uncharacteristically sad story this week. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
They say a change is good as a rest, and I fancied slowing down a bit.
Thanks so much, Rochelle.
wow and oh…at the same time…
A nicer reaction I could not have wished for, thank you.
I somehow couldnt believe this would be a sad story.
…but it is. Thanks so much, Dahlia.
sad ending. i didn’t expect it. 🙁
well done and I could imagine them smelling the shirt and getting creeped out! Nice story K
How tragic and sad. Well told, however.
This is so heartfelt. Thanks!
Oh my…you went dark!