Marvin was conflicted when he heard from one of his sons that their mother, his ex-wife, was dying. Most of him didn’t care, didn’t want to care. He’d stopped loving her decades ago. But she was also the mother of his boys, one of whom had quit his job to look after her. And there had been good times, as well. He didn’t want to remember those, but he couldn’t turn them off. She had been a big part of his life. And now he felt that a part of him was also dying, especially the part that hated her.
David Milner
29/4/2022 09:23:41 am
Hate don't half grab us, Jim. A force all of its own. Like this hundred words!
Peggy Gerber
29/4/2022 03:12:56 pm
Without all that hate, Marvin can be a better father to his sons.
Krystyna
29/4/2022 04:08:51 pm
Your piece describes so well the conflicting emotions of this situation. Well done, Jim!
Pamela Kennedy
29/4/2022 05:15:24 pm
So very well done, Jim.
Yvonne Morris
29/4/2022 08:37:39 pm
I liked the surprising and philosophical turn in the last sentence.
David
29/4/2022 10:47:55 pm
I agree with Yvonne. Great ending.
Sue Clayton
30/4/2022 04:16:40 am
I have empathy with this character, Jim. Your story brought back some memories.
Sivan Pillai
30/4/2022 05:08:40 am
Time is a great healer. Well done, Jim.
Dee Lorraine
30/4/2022 07:25:44 am
An excellent resolution for Marvin. Well done, Jim.
MARY ANNE MC ENERY
1/5/2022 10:00:53 am
Gripping and a healing read.Thanks Jim, lovely ! Comments are closed.
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