100 words

Keith's Ramblings

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I often sit here. 

I’m surrounded by an army of gravestones, standing to attention, honouring the dead.

A faithful few enter the church. They sing hymns and mumble prayers.  

A kid rushes by. ‘Ready or not, here I come’.  Another crouches behind a tomb. I used to hide there.

Beside an overgrown grave kneels a lady, clipping weeds, dabbing tears. I knew her once. I smile and blow her a kiss, but she doesn’t see me.

I often sit here. Not seeking peace and quiet; I get plenty of that. I just like to see what’s going on above the ground. 

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Prod Froggie to visit the squares.

 

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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers

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Photo prompt ©  J Hardy Carroll

36 thoughts on “100 words”

  8. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li Aug 14, 2025 / 03:41

    He seems like a gentle, friendly sort of ghost. I wonder if she thought it was the wind brushing her cheek?

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      • rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff Aug 16, 2025 / 15:22

        Two of my favorite shows are “Ghosts” both the British version and the American one. Very endearing ghosts on those shows. Not scary at all. 😉

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  13. Christine Goodnough's avatar Christine Goodnough Aug 15, 2025 / 18:04

    What an end-line twist! I wonder if anyone could write an upbeat story about this spooky scene?

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  14. Brenda's Thoughts's avatar Brenda's Thoughts Aug 16, 2025 / 14:36

    It is always nice to have a change of scenery. A vacation from the after-world. Nicely done, Keith!

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  15. GHLearner's avatar GHLearner Aug 16, 2025 / 14:48

    It’s a nice thought that the dead can find peace like this in a graveyard.

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  17. Dahlia's avatar Dahlia Aug 17, 2025 / 06:37

    Somehow peaceful and reassuring.

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  20. Dale's avatar Dale Aug 18, 2025 / 15:49

    This is so lovely. A gentle ghost people watching 😉

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