Shadows crisscrossed the lawn, and the evening drew in. The Milky Way would soon glister overhead. They sat outside on the porch as they always did, enjoying the end of the day. He leaned against her, his weight soothing, familiar, safe. She stroked his back, his hair. Felt his strength beneath her hands as they caressed known planes and angles. His hair was so soft. She thought about their life together; the years had gone so soon. She would fetch a blanket. Wrap it around him. Make him comfortable. She would sit with him in the quiet still until morning.
Jennifer Duncan
8/10/2021 07:28:22 pm
Well done. Especially like "the quiet still'.
Sue Clayton
9/10/2021 06:11:16 am
A well sung image of an elderly couple enjoying the twilight of their many years together. Well done.
Pamela Kennedyhc3@gmail.com
9/10/2021 06:21:15 pm
Such a wonderful story of caring and love...
Pamela Kennedy
10/10/2021 11:02:47 pm
Such a sweet and tender story.... Comments are closed.
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