This writer's challenge caught my eye. From Jenny Matlock's blog, a Saturday word challenge:
The prompt this week is: "Why oh why oh why..."
Number of words: 100 PLUS the five words of the prompt for a maximum word count of 105
Style of writing: Query
So when I am asked about the biggest "why" in my life, I think of Jon.
You came in the middle of the night and you left the same
way. You weren’t exactly a blessing in the beginning, coming on the eve of
divorce. But you were cute, and I grew to love you. You had a knack for living large with big
dreams, and I became a believer. I did not know you deeply nor understand your
wildness. I’m thankful that you made me laugh in the midst of my frustrations. Why
oh why oh why did I not get you until it was too late? Your candle snuffed out
too soon, but I see you now. I see you.
Laurel. 'Nuf said.
Excellent writing, so touching,real and then so very sad !
ReplyDeleteThank you Nonna for visiting my little corner of the blogosphere! Laurel
DeleteIntriguing and evocative.
ReplyDeleteGood job!
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You made me feel it. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks gail...I loved your post today too.
DeleteSo few words that prompt so many questions. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI have had these same feelings about a dear a wonderful friend to died way to young. This is a beautiful and touching piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words, Judie.
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DeleteI love the threads of the people in my life. Some are short threads, others throughout. Great post!
ReplyDeleteVery touching.
ReplyDeleteVery touching and very sad, any candle that gets snuffed too soon is a great big WHY in my world.
ReplyDeleteVery good and oh so interesting. Makes me want to know more, ha.
ReplyDeleteThis was so moving. Great writing. laurie @ http://dealingwithmyinnercritic.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteLaurel, this was beautiful and touching.
ReplyDeleteMakes me both want to know more and to hug you at the same time!
Thanks for sharing this.
Very powerful writing.
Thank you for your kind words. It's been 20 years since I lost Jon...somedays it seems like yesterday, and somedays it seems like forever ago. That's the way loss is. He was a cutie though:)
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