Inside, the quiet emptiness closed around him like living in a hollow log. He turned on the downstairs lights, the TV, and the radio. Then he imagined a gathering of people, and softly said to himself, “What now?” Again, much louder, “WHAT NOW?” Feeling better, he knew he would see her again in his dreams.
He watched her car get smaller as if looking through the wrong end of a telescope. Sitting on the front steps, trying to work it all out—his vision clouding with tears. Three years of love and companionship ended with a handshake and a wave.
Inside, the quiet emptiness closed around him like living in a hollow log. He turned on the downstairs lights, the TV, and the radio. Then he imagined a gathering of people, and softly said to himself, “What now?” Again, much louder, “WHAT NOW?” Feeling better, he knew he would see her again in his dreams.
Marjan sierhuis
7/8/2020 01:40:27 pm
Life takes unexpected turns. It makes us stronger. Nicely done, Ed.
Krystyna
7/8/2020 05:46:38 pm
Dreams give us hope to continue in a new light.
Paritosh Chandra Dugar
7/8/2020 06:41:00 pm
Our hopes are fulfilled in dreams. Life gets perfected in dreams. The story speaks of the value of dreams. Well done, Ed.
Ed N. White
8/8/2020 02:46:46 am
Thank you to all who commented. .FFF is a community of dreamers. Our bond is the stories that become an important part of each week.
Mary Wallace
8/8/2020 06:41:48 am
Well done Ed.
Sue Clayton
14/8/2020 03:07:34 am
Always happy to read your worthy contributions, Ed. Comments are closed.
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