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hundred words or less.
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PROMPT © David Stewart
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GRANDFATHER
Eddie arrived at his
grandfather’s address, hot and crinkled in mind and attire. His white shirt had stuck to his back, his
tie was undone, his cuffs were rolled up to his elbow and his thighs were
itching through his grey pinstripe trousers.
He stretched his long legs, bent
his spine back gently to release the tension of the long, relentless drive.
He pushed the rusted gate open,
the creaking depressing him more than he could cope with today. Holding the keys to the house he took a deep
breath ready to clear his grandfather’s effects from the house.
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Now I'm wondering why Eddie didn't dress more comfortably.
ReplyDeleteLooks like he'll have quite a job!
ReplyDeleteRosey Pinkerton's blog
I've done this duty. You've captured the heavy feeling that settles on the soul when we must go through a family member's items. Each thing reminds us that they are gone. Enjoyed this snapshot of one of life's moments. The rusty gate accentuates the rust in life.
ReplyDeleteDear Sally,
ReplyDeleteHaving done this after the deaths of my parents, it's a tough go. You captured the feelings.
Shalom,
Rochelle
You set the scene well with very vivid images. Great story Sally and certainly one anyone who has had a parent or grandparent pass, knows well.
ReplyDeleteYour descriptive opening had me itching and stretching, so viscerally real! The sadness of clearing out a life is palpable in your writing; beautifully told.
ReplyDeleteSome very good descriptive work here. Very evocative. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI love this: "hot and crinkled in mind and attire." -- the feeling of sadness and uncomfortable duty is strong. Been there, done that, too.
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