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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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Photo prompt © J Hardy Carroll
I liked the delicacy of the twist at the end
I’m pleased it had the desired effect! Thanks, Neil.
Very good take Keith.
Thanks so much, Sadje.
Most welcome my friend
funny how our view changes
Indeed!
Nice! I love this!
I’m pleased! Thanks, Jodi.
Nice take Keith
Thank you, Di!
A wonderful gentle story from a soul that misses life.
Thanks so much, James.
May we be busy enough in Heaven not to miss it here much.
I quite agree.
He seems like a gentle, friendly sort of ghost. I wonder if she thought it was the wind brushing her cheek?
That’s how I imagined him to be. I think she may have done!
🙂 <3
WOW WOW WOW!
I couldn’t have wished for a nicer response!
Good, you deserve it!!
Dear Keith,
A ghostly, yet sweet story. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Ghosts don’t have to be scary!
Thanks, Rochelle.
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. 😉
Written with great sensitivity Keith – love it ❤️
I’m pleased, thank you ao much, Ange.
I like this one. A lot.
I’m so pleased to hear it, thank you, Dawn!
What an end-line twist! I wonder if anyone could write an upbeat story about this spooky scene?
It is always nice to have a change of scenery. A vacation from the after-world. Nicely done, Keith!
It’s a nice thought that the dead can find peace like this in a graveyard.
Fabulous little twist at the end, dear Keith. Love it!
Somehow peaceful and reassuring.
Great take, Keith!
Oh I love this Keith. Beautifully written
This is so lovely. A gentle ghost people watching 😉