The baby died. He spoke the words again, and again, so she didn't have to. He kept them from her mouth and filled it instead with ice cream. He held her and wept.
Welcome to the challenge, Sheri. This was a tough read, but beautifully written. You packed a lot into 33 words. This is a really good response to the prompt. Hope to see you back for this week's challenge.
Oh, now I am weeping too. That is beautiful, and the use of the ice cream, the sweetness to mask the bitter, is so touching.
ReplyDeleteHeartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteVery much so. I love how he "keeps the words from her mouth".
ReplyDeleteThis took my breath away, especially the third sentence. It's exquisite in its simplicity and truth.
ReplyDeleteYes, heartbreaking... "keeps the words from her mouth.' That is love.
ReplyDeletePunched me in the gut.
ReplyDeleteUnexpected. I can feel the ache that only comes from love.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the challenge, Sheri. This was a tough read, but beautifully written. You packed a lot into 33 words. This is a really good response to the prompt. Hope to see you back for this week's challenge.
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