Never Forget
Standing in the cold, a young woman closes her eyes and looks up. A pleasant glow of light warms her face, absorbing some of the chill in her bones. Hugging herself, she remembers music and laughter filling the house with happiness, presents piled high on a table and guests dancing.
“Gather round everyone,” her dad called excitedly. “It’s time to sing!”
So many precious memories, so little time. Bending down, she carefully arranges the daffodils; her mother’s favourite. She turns, eyes beginning to well. One single tear gracefully slides down her cheek.
“Goodbye Mum,” she whispers. “I’ll never forget you.”
(100 words)
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Friday Fictioneers is a challenge to write a 100 word story from a picture prompt hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields.
Creatopath 
Dear Rachel.
Welcome to Friday Fictioneers with your sweet remembrance story. By the way, daffodils are my favorite, too.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks for having me! It’s a great event to participate in. I’m enjoying reading all the other stories. So many different ideas.
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Wow! This is well written, and the imagery is very vivid.
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Thanks Francesca 🙂
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Really very well done. A poignant story, the memories work as your retrospective pov & you bring across the strong emotional aspects masterfully.
KT
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Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it.
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That was a very evocative story.
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Thanks Edwina.
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I have places in my heart where I can always find my dear parents. A smell or a visual clue will take me there unexpectedly and I treasure the memories. I was with my Mom when I read this. Thank you.
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Thanks for taking the time to read my story, Tracey. It’s nice to hear that you were with your mum, remembering all the wonderful times.
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This is a very touching story. It makes you feel like your there.
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That’s what I’ve been trying to do so thank you for saying so.
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Oh -this scene is so sad.. But very well written.
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Thanks Bjorn. I found your story sad too – that sense of loss.
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Wonderful! 100 words well written that evoked my imagination.
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Thanks for reading and commenting, Carol.
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A very poignant and well written story with lovely imagery evoking the precious memories. 🙂
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Thanks for your lovely comments Millie.
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You are very welcome! 🙂
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I don’t think I can say anything that hasn’t already been said, but it was a beautiful touching story. I enjoyed reading it.
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poignant
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Good emotional piece. Nicely done!
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Bittersweet my friend. Thank you for writing. Looking forwards to read more. Cheers!
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You’ve painted a nice scene and memories.
Lily
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Thanks Lily.
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This touched my heart in a very tender place. Tears are falling now. My Mom passed away in January and we all miss her very much. Thank you.
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I was saddened to hear about your mum and dad passing away (in such a short space of time too). You’ve been through a lot. I hope my story made you think of happy memories too.
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Thank you. I am blessed to have had wonderful loving parents. I like your site. Very creative. I will continue to read through it and get inspired!!
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You convey that feelings of loss so well. I love your use of the daffodils in the story — a bright focus cutting through the melancholy and a final sunshiny gift to bring about closure. Well written.
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Thanks for your lovely comments Sarah.
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Not easy to capture a narrative in 100 words, but you certainly have.
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Thanks Tena. It is really tricky.
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