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I Know So
Two years ago, two towns over, we helped with clean-up. You think you’re picking up trash until you realize it’s a girl’s dolly or photographs or a cheap guitar priceless to its owner.
The tornado’s passed. Jake and the girls bound from the cellar followed by Loki. I know the house is gone. I know the yard will be strewn with bits. We’re not rich, but those are just things. My family, my dog, and my neighbors I can’t replace.
I step outside, the air smells of petrichor. Jake embraces me.
“It’ll be alright.”
I squeeze him; I know so.
end 2/19/2017
S. Darlington
That’s such a difficult thing to capture, Sascha, that sudden shock when you realise the rubble and the detritus after a disaster is people’s lives. It summoned that up for me, And it taught me a new word.
Thank you so much, Neil, for reading and commenting. Your feeling is exactly the one I had in mind so I am very pleased that I was actually able to get it across. 🙂
That was an uplifting tale. Well done.
Thank you so much, Sandra! 🙂
A tale of hope despite the afflictions of forces we can’t hope to control, well done
Thank you, Michael, so very much for reading and commenting. 🙂
Nice take on the prompt, and a nice message to hold onto when something like this happens.
Thank you, Iain, so much reading and commenting. 🙂
After the tornado this week your story is appropriate, and a great picture of family rising above material loss.
Thank you so much, Elizabeth, for reading and commenting! 🙂
Really a thoughtful write up…I am really impressed the way you use prompts whether it’s a word or picture..amazing!!!
Thank you so much. What wonderful praise. You made my day! 🙂
I loved your use of petrichor. I hope more people become familiar with this term. It’s so useful. Really liked your story.
Thank you. I kept running into the word last year so I finally had an opportunity to use it. And, it’s a great word. 🙂
Brilliant take on the prompt and a terrific story 😀
This family has all that’s needed: love, everyone is healthy and the right mindset to appreciate what really counts. Great, hopeful story.
Dear Sascha,
Your story’s a reminder to all of us of what’s truly important in life. Good use of the prompt. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Many, many thanks, Rochelle! 🙂
I loved this story – well done!
Thank you so much! 🙂
Hope and a reminder of what is irreplaceable.
Thank you for reading! 🙂