Photo by Gah Learner
Sarah knew that moments like this were precious. She didn’t mind the late nights, especially when the breeze was cool and the moon was full.
Holding her in her lap rocking was a peaceful time even on those nights when she was fussy and fretful. Sarah just kept rocking. Sometimes she would sing her favorite song to help her drift back to sleep. She slept more often these days. Her frail body eaten away by cancer.
Once upon a time ‘twas her mom who rocked her to sleep on nights like this.
“I love you mama. Close your eyes now.”
~kat
100 Words for Friday Fictioneers inspired by this photo by © Gah Learner.
like mercury colliding... 
September 5th, 2018 at 10:42 pm
Beautiful.
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September 5th, 2018 at 10:56 pm
Thanks. Life has a way of flipping on us I think. ❤️
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September 6th, 2018 at 8:27 am
If mine does I do not look forward to the untender mercies of my daughter. I think I would die first.
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September 6th, 2018 at 2:38 pm
I hear you on that. I think I should like to part this life in a huge puppy & kitty pile. All purrs and sloppy wet kisses. 😊
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September 6th, 2018 at 3:06 pm
Think I’d like to go as so many used to and no one seems to anymore — peacefully, in my sleep. Remember those days?
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September 6th, 2018 at 3:30 pm
There are a few souls who are still so fortunate. 😊
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September 5th, 2018 at 11:19 pm
When the child becomes the parent….
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September 5th, 2018 at 11:49 pm
Yes. ❤️
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September 6th, 2018 at 2:46 am
So well written!! 😊
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September 6th, 2018 at 6:17 am
Thank you! 😊
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September 7th, 2018 at 1:10 am
Most welcome! 🙂
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September 6th, 2018 at 2:58 am
So sad. Must be unbearable for a mother. God bless.
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September 6th, 2018 at 6:16 am
Roles often reverse.
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September 6th, 2018 at 10:23 am
More often than most people realise!
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September 6th, 2018 at 9:49 pm
I know this to be true.
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September 6th, 2018 at 12:56 pm
A tender story, full of love I think. I like the way you let the roles of the two women gradually emerge. Well written.
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September 6th, 2018 at 2:35 pm
Thank you. 😊
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September 6th, 2018 at 2:09 pm
Marvelous. 😎🥀
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September 6th, 2018 at 9:49 pm
Thank you Dorna! ❤️
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September 6th, 2018 at 3:06 pm
Truly touching 💜
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September 6th, 2018 at 9:47 pm
Thank you Willow. ❤️💜❤️
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September 7th, 2018 at 1:39 am
💜💜
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September 6th, 2018 at 9:58 pm
It had a real nostalgic feel. Like that feeling where I think back and wish I had appreciated what I had more than I did.
Loved it
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September 6th, 2018 at 10:54 pm
Thank you Jacob. So much of life just whizzes on by. I often wish I could be more mindful. 😊
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September 7th, 2018 at 6:11 am
So sad Kat and so real.
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September 7th, 2018 at 4:00 pm
Thanks Di. 😊
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September 7th, 2018 at 9:13 am
Simply beautiful Kat
Click to read my FriFic tale!
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September 8th, 2018 at 12:13 am
There’s something so melancholy and yet so beautiful about this story.
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September 8th, 2018 at 7:53 am
Thank you Lisa.
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September 8th, 2018 at 2:14 am
so sad, so true to life.
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September 8th, 2018 at 10:51 am
It is the reality for so many. My partner is a hospice nurse. Her work and devotion to her patients and their families inspires me every day. Especially on those nights when she is called to come in the wee hours. Angels on earth. ❤️
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September 8th, 2018 at 1:14 pm
We need more angels, a sad but lovely take on the prompt
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September 8th, 2018 at 1:23 pm
Thank you Michael. I agree.
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September 9th, 2018 at 1:43 am
Poignant story. Role reversals between parent and child can be very enlightening to both. Nicely done.
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September 9th, 2018 at 6:54 am
Thank you.
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September 10th, 2018 at 6:03 pm
So peaceful.
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September 10th, 2018 at 6:17 pm
Thank you Dawn.
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