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Home, by Malvina Perova

28/4/2023

 
Editor's Choice
Picture
(Image – Malvina Perova)
You grin through the bitter frown and talk about home, the taste of cherry buns your mother used to bake on Sunday mornings. I hold my tears back and say one day you’ll clasp her in your arms again. Even though I know, you know, the loss of blood is reaching lethal limits.

You’ll die, my bro, but you won’t die alone. Under shelling, yells, and rain of dirt, I’ll stay, I’ll pray and sing the silly song you loved the most before the war. In caring arms and talks about buns, you’ll go freely where all the heroes go.
Paul Freeman link
28/4/2023 08:53:30 am

A fine piece of writing. The imagery and emotion are palpable.

JD Clapp
28/4/2023 02:55:02 pm

Very powerful.

Malvina Perova
28/4/2023 06:12:01 pm

Oh, my god! I'm the editor's choice! Thank you all, who read and feel with me. The picture and story are dedicated to a volunteer paramedic, Ptashka, Kateryna Polishchuk, who defended Mariupol and went through the Russian captivity

David Milner
28/4/2023 07:07:36 pm

And a fine choice too! Bless you, Malvina.

Alyce
28/4/2023 10:08:23 pm

Congratulations, Malvina! This is such an incredible piece. Both the imagery and emotion... So deserving of Editor's Choice.

Marjan sierhuis
28/4/2023 11:01:33 pm

Beautifully written as are all your stories. Stay well and safe, Malvina.

Rashna Tessa Walton
29/4/2023 03:28:48 am

Emotional story and wonderful image.

Mimi Grouse
29/4/2023 08:17:11 am

Outstanding work, Malvina!

Don Tassone link
29/4/2023 11:57:01 am

This story is as sad as its imagery is beautiful. Prayers, Malvina.

Sue Clayton
30/4/2023 03:34:08 am

Malvina, your emotional stories always tug my heart. Stay strong Ukraine.

Dee Lorraine
1/5/2023 01:18:41 am

Congratulations, Malvina! A well-deserved honor. Your story and image are stunning. Keep the faith.


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