Going Home
by Kathleen Kimball-Baker
She waited on the bench, noticed a house key to her right.
Bummer, she thought. She’d lost hers before, too.
Her bus arrived and she boarded.
Three blocks south, an old man limped.
I can never go back.
A young couple peered into the grimy window.
“I can see us growing old here,” she smiled.
----------------------
To join the fun, write any story you like in 55 words (no more, no less).
on his own Flash-55 post.
17 comments:
I always love coming here on Friday's. Another thought provoking submission Kathleen. "Home" has been an interesting topic for me as of late...not quite sure where or what it means today.
Mine is up:
Friday Flash 55 ~ The Boy on The Metro
the transitions of this one are fabulous...finding home...great 55 my friend!
mine is up!
awwww! that is so touching. To be able to see your future in someone is really complementary!
Enjoyed the 55 - I keep putting mine on Mr Knowitall's blog under his comments. Loved the touch with the house key.
Just read last week's "Best of Intentions" too. Brilliant!
Kathleen...this was quite intriguing!
Excellent 55 My Dear..
Thank You so much for this little gem...Galen
OOps sorry....
Have a Wonderful Week-End...:-)
Beginnings. Very nice. My 55 is HERE.
This creates so many pictures! Great 55!
@Chef Kar: Thank you for your kind words. The ole imagination has been running dry lately. But apparently "home" as a topic is speaking to me, too.
BTW: I thoroughly enjoyed yours. Also though-provoking, and heart-rending.
@Brian: Thank you, Obi-wan! Such strange little pieces find there way to this blog, so I appreciate the encouragement!
@Mona: Wow! What an interesting observation. It helps me make sense of these when others see things I didn't. Much appreciated!
@kerrycharacters: Thank you! I'll track yours down. The little key I saw when I looked down at bench as I waited for the bus this week sent my imagination flying!
@kerrycharacters: Hey, thanks for the note on Best of Intentions. Much appreciated!
@G-Man: How will I ever be able to start a weekend without a comment such as this from you! Thanks for this delightful meme!
@Monkey Man: Yes, I can see that now. Thank you!
@Mama Zen: Thank you! Love the idea of the words creating pictures, especially when pictures get so much credit for being worth a 1000 words!
Post a Comment