She was waiting on a bench for something to happen when the bird fell in her lap a dove, fluttering for air, its wings waving hello or goodbye she could not tell. She looked up at the wires: no bird on the wires, no branches in sight, no cloud in the sky. She touched it … Continue reading Feathers Falling
What are we to do about those who don't know what to do with themselves? Do we lock them in an office and feed them stacks of paper? Do we tie them to an anchor and throw them into the Baltic sea to cheer up the prawns? Do we let them keep on doing nothing … Continue reading Water Leaf
The cardiologist told her to return later. "A condition of the heart..." was all he had said. Her heart was in her mouth when she pushed open the cabinet door. She saw the burning candles, the silver dinnerware, the fine wine. The doctor, neatly dressed, held a bouquet of roses. Some of you may remember … Continue reading 50-Word Stories #5 – The Appointment
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