PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Words: 97
Matilda took the pills and sat her cup aside. She gripped the sink’s edge to steady the relentless tremors.
Gazing out the window, she watched the ripples turn to rapids. Unprecedented flooding, forecasters warned, move to higher ground.
She’d lived by that river her entire married life made memories here.
Matilda, her gait unsteady, ambled to Fred’s recliner and dropped exhausted into the chair. Warning banners ran across the silent TV screen.
She closed her eyes against the sound of rushing water and pressed Fred’s picture to her chest. Hold on honey; I’m moving to higher ground.
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Dear Sheila,
Powerful and poignant. The last line is stunning. Well done.
Shalom,
rochelle
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Thank you so much Rochelle for your kind comments. So glad you liked the story and thrilled you stopped by the Cow Pasture.
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wow… speechless… powerful words.
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Thank you for such kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the story and happy you stopped by the Cow Pasture.
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Very warm, very well done. Thanks!
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Thanks Perry. Glad you liked it and happy you stopped by.
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I think we will all find that day when we see no reason to move on… love how the “move to higher ground” took a whole new meaning.
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Thank you Björn for your kind comments. I’m glad you enjoyed the story and happy that you stopped by the Cow Pasture
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It is so sad that she has nothing left to live for. Beautifully written.
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Thank you for your kind words I’m glad you liked the story. Yeah, age as those numbers go past faster, and health fades it is welcomed. Thanks for stopping by.
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Very nice piece. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Don, glad you enjoyed it.
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I am always intrigued by great literature. This is a great opening!
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What a nice compliment. I’m so glad you enjoyed the story and thanks for stopping by the Cow Pasture.
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After reading the last line, I went back and reread the opening. Well done.
Also, a very timely piece with all the recent flooding. I believe people often reach a point where they not only welcome death, but embrace it. Great take on the prompt.
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Thanks. I agree especially as we age and our bodies begin to fail us. Thanks for your kind comments.
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This is really intriguing and definitely makes me want to know what happens next! 😀
Thanks for stopping by @ Paper Fury!
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Thanks glad you enjoyed the story.
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Ahh hope they’ll be reunited.
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I hope so too. Glad you liked the story and thanks for stopping by the Cow Pasture.
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A sad piece but I like the way you wrote this,
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Thanks Mike, glad you liked it and thanks for stopping by.
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Nicely told tale of the end of the road.
Sad, but in a positive way.
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Thanks, glad you liked it.
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Oh yes. Well constructed! It took me a little unawares which is nice.
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Thank you Graham, glad you liked it. Nice that you stopped by the Cow Pasture.
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Nicely done, Sheila. Loved the last line.
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Thanks Sandra, glad you liked it. Glad you stopped by.
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Love it, Sheila! Great tension throughout! 🙂
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Thanks Kelly! Glad you liked it and thanks for stopping by to read and comment.
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My pleasure, Sheila! 🙂
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Beautiful, poignant and well written. Loved this piece.
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Thanks.
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