It's Saturday Centus time, hosted by the ever-wonderful Jenny Matlock, with prompts written by Mister Jenny. (What a team!) Done in 97 words this time, the supplied prompt is in italics.
“May I help you, miss? You look puzzled.”
“Mmmm… thank you, I’m just looking for my father. We came in together a moment ago, but he seems to have wandered off.”
A small smile curved my lips as the memories in my head faded. Dad always was such a scatterbrain. When I was little, I wondered how he didn't end up on the side of milk cartons.
Tips of my fingers pressed a little harder to the chilled headstone, and I sighed. The bowing of the tall grass in the wind seemed to echo my sentiments. Had it really been almost five years? I guess time flies whether you're having fun or not.
Thunder rumbled in the distance, and I knew it was time to go.
19 comments:
Love this lady.
"Bittersweet" is right! With aging parents, not in good health, this really hits home.
Can't believe how creative everyone is. You included!
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Aww, this was very heartwarming. I loved it. Great job.
Bless you. What a beautiful tribute to your father - lost to you but also found.
Very cool...so many good writers here...your story is so fine...thanks...Peace
Awwww. I would like to read more.
This was very well written. Really grabbing for me. Love it. :)
I so, so, so, so, so, so love it!
This one hit home here too.
Great way to use the Centus this week. Makes us think...
This is wonderful! Gosh, it is quite the sentimental week...and I just keep getting all teary eyed.
Really excellent.
touching, beautiful and as a previous comment mentioned.. bittersweet.
oh, nice one - like I said to one other (thus far) my mind never went there and I went many places before I settled. This was great.
Fantastic take on this week's prompt - well done!
A happy-sad piece! Great!
Wow! I love this. It brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my face.
I love your descriptions...great job!
Oh, wow! Very good! Didn't see that coming at all!
Great job taking this prompt in an altogether differrent direction! A very touching and heartwarming tale.
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