This was written for Carrot Ranch where we were invited to “write a story that involves paint. It can be fresh, peeling or in need of a coat. What is being painted and why? Go where the prompt leads!”
Meditations
There’s meditation in painting. The up-and-down strokes whether with a brush or a roller. Up and down.
I didn’t tell my family Scott left me.
Cornflower blue, up and down.
They never liked him, although they pretended, because that’s what you do for family.
Apply masking tape around baseboard. Paint the baseboard: white.
“You’re family’s overwhelming. You’re overwhelming.”
I use a smaller brush, which takes longer without the mess.
I still hear the slam of the screen door, the Metallica song wailing over his car speakers when he started the engine: “Nothing Else Matters.”
Stroke.
He won’t be back.
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Sascha Darlington
I can imagine this scene so clearly! Wonderful job.
Thank you so much! 🙂
There is strength, acceptance and relief in your story. Well told, Sascha.
Thank you so much, Norah, for taking the time to read and comment. 🙂
My pleasure, Sascha.
Beautiful and elegant, and the Metallica song adds extra atmosphere! <3
Thank you so much, Liz! I appreciate your reading and commenting. 🙂
My pleasure!