I feel the cool damp air, gently caressed by the warmth of the rising sun. I smell the sweet fragrance and freshness of morning. A new day is dawning and I remember.
I remember you lying there so still, your fading breath shallow and soft. “It will be soon,” the nurse had said. I held your hand and could not speak, then you were gone.
I want to remember happier times.
Sitting on your lap while you blew warm smoke in an aching ear. Was it the smoke or your gentle touch that made it better?
The proud smile on your face as our school band marched past. I marched taller and played louder for you.
Was that a tear in your eye as I walked away to my new home on the college campus?
Many years have passed. Faded memories, the memories of happier times, those are the ones I want to remember.
Posted in response to Rakshali Gupta’s Picture Prompt Plate #1. Visit Rakshali to find the rules and read how others have interpreted this beautiful picture.
Miss Judy Writes 
Goshh, this was so raw piece and I could feel every word of yours caption. Thank you for joining in Judy and sorry for the inconvenience you had. Actually I have to manually approved the comments . Thank again for your patience .
May you have a wonderful morning 🌻💜
Much love,
Dakshali
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Thank you for everything. This was a difficult piece to write, but I knew what from the beginning, just not how to say it.
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Ohh..but it doesn’t look like you force yourself to write this. Overall result was so beautifully woven. Yes, if someone knew the thoughts, the idea or the story line, words will come after that!
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So nice to hear. Maybe it was the sharing of myself, not easy for me.
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Maybe, it’s common. Everyone experiences this
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Thank you for reblogging and for your thoughtful comment. It is much appreciated.
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