The scent of jasmine, roses and nicotiana filled the evening garden; pipistrelles darted over the trees catching insects. Mimi walked along the beloved paths, the sound of Hugo’s viola weaving a Mozart concerto through the dusk. She joined him in the summerhouse, enchanted by the music. When he’d finished playing, Hugo wrapped the viola in a red velvet cloth before carefully putting it into its custom made case. Together they watched the dark blanket of night settle. ‘Wake up Mimi, time for your medica….’.The nurse saw the contented smile on her patient’s face and realised there was no need.
Tom
19/5/2023 07:55:00 am
Such a magical scene that is painted. I’m so glad she wasn’t wakened and could stay a little longer
Penny
19/5/2023 09:51:43 am
I’m glad you liked the story. Sadly Mimi isn’t going to wake up from her dream.
Katharine
19/5/2023 08:30:59 am
We should all be so lucky to one day walk through such a place. A deeply moving story.
Penny
19/5/2023 09:57:34 am
Thank you for your comment. Mimi’s final memories are comforting to her.
Sharon Mallon
19/5/2023 10:34:42 am
Very beautiful
Penny
19/5/2023 11:21:36 am
Thank you Sharon, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Marjan Sierhuis
19/5/2023 01:26:02 pm
A deeply moving story, Penny. Beautifully written.
Penny
20/5/2023 09:35:13 am
Thank you Marjan, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
JD Clapp
19/5/2023 01:50:05 pm
Beautiful and powerful writing.
Penny
20/5/2023 09:36:14 am
Thank you JD. It’s good to know that you enjoyed it.
Penny
20/5/2023 09:37:10 am
Very true Paul. Thank you for commenting.
David Lowis
19/5/2023 10:42:26 pm
Very nicely done.
Penny
20/5/2023 09:38:09 am
Thank you David.
Sue Clayton
20/5/2023 05:59:58 am
The twilight of life drawing to a beautiful close.
Penny
20/5/2023 09:39:03 am
Thank you Sue.
Tom Baldwin
20/5/2023 06:11:14 am
A wonderful way to go, Penny. Well done.
Penny
20/5/2023 09:39:48 am
Thank you Tom.
Anne
20/5/2023 07:44:37 am
Very moving and powerful way to peacefully walk to end of a life.
Penny
20/5/2023 09:40:13 am
Thank you Anne
Angela Banfield
22/5/2023 05:34:54 pm
Beautiful story, she was smiling but it made me cry.
Penny
24/5/2023 08:42:14 am
I’m glad it made you smile Angela, and tears aren’t always a bad thing. Comments are closed.
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