Perhaps the contents will stir memories and make her realize how much she misses her mother. Her hand gently lifts out a handkerchief. She brings it up to her face, inhales the fragrance and closes her eyes. A soft breeze suddenly drifts through the open window. The room soon fills with the scent of lavender. She is no longer alone.
She lifts the box off a shelf. Then she removes the lid after she places the box on her bedside table. But she hesitates and then wonders why. After all, the funeral was over a year ago.
Perhaps the contents will stir memories and make her realize how much she misses her mother. Her hand gently lifts out a handkerchief. She brings it up to her face, inhales the fragrance and closes her eyes. A soft breeze suddenly drifts through the open window. The room soon fills with the scent of lavender. She is no longer alone. 6/11/2020 08:25:07 am
Beautifully written, Marjan. Loved it!
Marjan sierhuis
6/11/2020 12:08:12 pm
Thank you, Yola for your kind words and sharing some of your wonderful experiences. Have a lovely day.
Swapan k Banerjee
6/11/2020 09:53:01 am
She is never alone. There's no fictive element in it. Its true. Just as a hundred years of solitude is ...
Marjan sierhuis
6/11/2020 12:10:21 pm
Thank you, Swapan for reading and your lovely comment.
Susan F. Reid
6/11/2020 10:56:12 am
A great story about a spiritual experiece.
Marjan sierhuis
6/11/2020 12:12:08 pm
Thank you, Susan for reading and your kind words.
Pamela Kennedy
6/11/2020 12:50:31 pm
What a beautiful story!
Marjan sierhuis
6/11/2020 02:48:50 pm
Thank you, Pamela. I am pleased you enjoyed my story.
Krystyna
6/11/2020 03:26:34 pm
Beautifully written, Marjan.
Marjan sierhuis
6/11/2020 04:52:49 pm
Thank you, Krystyna for reading and your wonderful comment.
Marjan Sierhuis
6/11/2020 04:59:09 pm
Thank you for reading, Jim. Reminders of our loved ones are so important. It keeps them close.
Sue Clayton
7/11/2020 06:29:40 am
Scents are one of the great purveyors of memories, so well captured in your delightful story, Marjan.
Marjan sierhuis
7/11/2020 11:56:07 am
Thank you, Sue for your wonderful comment.
Mary Wallace
9/11/2020 04:43:46 am
This was truly lovely. I can smell it.
Marjan sierhuis
9/11/2020 04:31:37 pm
Thank you, Mary. Comments are closed.
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