I lit the candle, marking five years since our loss.
A single tear rolled down my cheek, which I indulged with just a little self-pity. Thinking again, of what might have been.
It never got any easier. And to make it worse, this year, my husband had totally forgotten.
I was hurt. He knew how hard this day was.
I heard the key turn in the lock and quickly wiped my eyes. I turned, and was greeted by a beautiful bouquet of forget-me-nots.
More beautiful, was the glisten in my husband’s eyes, as he pulled me into his arms.
By Sarah ©2018
Carrot Ranch, June 7: Flash Fiction
June 7, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about man glisten. It was a fun term coined by two men with glitter in their beards. What more could it embrace? Look to the unexpected and embrace a playful approach. Go where the prompt leads
By Sarah 
This is beautiful Sarah.
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Thank you.
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I’m not sure why men were told they could not cry, had to be strong.
I think though that is changing for future generations.
You’ve a tender tale that reminds me of all those who I have lost… but find within the memories I keep.
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I think so too. Everyone grieves and expressing that grief is healthy and important. Death is something we all struggle to come to terms with, and memories can help.
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Lovely and poignant.
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Thank you.
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Beautifully executed the prompt.Kept me glued till the end.
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I always enjoy the 99 word flash fiction challenges. You have to make every word count and often end up with a punchy piece. Thanks for stopping by 😊
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Wow seems like a fun challenge.
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very sweet .. grieving is healthy 🙂
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How beautifully you have written this emotionally charged piece Sarah.
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Thank you so much Michael, appreciate your kind words
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This is so sweet. I am impressed you can make such a powerful storyline with so few words.
I do love the look of forget-me-nots too. 🙂
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Thanks so much. Appreciate you stopping by
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Such a beautiful piece – sitting here teary eyed!
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That was lovely. A total story told in 99 words – so much background information the reader can imagine without words being read (or there).
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Thanks so much
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This was beautiful. Really pulled me in.
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Thank you.
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Beautifully written. Sometimes forgetting is not so important if the remembering is special later. Thoughtful fiction could generate a whole new set of writing prompts. Thoroughly enjoyed this one Sarah 😊
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Thank you so much, appreciate you stopping by
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This was nicely written…. I guess we’ve all been down this road before
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Blessings all the better when unexpected!
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Emotional, sensitive, and beautiful. Well done, Sarah!
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Thanks so much Miriam. Appreciate your kind words 😊
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You’re welcome, Sarah. 🙂
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That’s a very touching story, Sarah. The loss of a child is never totally healed.
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No, it never is. Thanks Norah
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