100 words

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We loved sitting under this tree  watching the sunset. Remember that conversation we had?  ‘How’s work, how’s your mum, what did you have for lunch, I need a haircut… will you marry me?’ Your face! You giggled and said ‘no!’ Then looked me in the eye and said ‘of course’!”

Then your sun set. Why? I blamed myself, your family, your doctor, God even. How dare he? I was so angry. But it was nobody’s fault. These things happen. To some. To you.

That was ages ago. The tree’s still here, weather-worn like me. But something’s missing. You are missing.

You.

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Prod Froggie to visit the squares

Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers

PHOTO PROMPT © Sandra Crook

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14 thoughts on “100 words

  1. Nancy's Notes 🖊️♬'s avatar Nancy's Notes 🖊️♬ July 29, 2026 / 12:58

    A sweet and poignant story, dear Keith. One life ends but the cycle continues, sometimes in the most unexpected places.

  2. gc1963's avatar gc1963 July 29, 2026 / 13:21

    Poignant

  3. Christine Goodnough's avatar Christine Goodnough July 29, 2026 / 15:33

    You’ve spun quite a tale from such a simple prompt! Here’s hoping, in your next scene, he’ll be able to move on from his grief.

  4. Dale's avatar Dale July 29, 2026 / 16:40

    Awww… you’ve pulled on our heart strings with this one, Keith. so lovely.

  5. beth's avatar beth July 29, 2026 / 19:57

    how very sad and lovely, both

  6. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li July 29, 2026 / 23:54

    <3 <3 <3 Told perfectly. You know how I know? I'm crying.

  7. Sadje's avatar Sadje July 30, 2026 / 08:05

    A very touching story Keith.

  8. Aptivi's avatar Aptivi July 30, 2026 / 09:25

    What a poignant 100-word story, Keith! 👍

  9. Ange's avatar Ange July 30, 2026 / 11:19

    So tender Keith and I loved your reading of it – just perfect 💔

  10. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff July 30, 2026 / 11:52

    Dear Keith,
    This poignant piece aims at the heart and hits its target. Lovely.
    Shalom,
    Rochelle

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