December was always her favorite month. She said there was something about the December sky at night; a backdrop of winter blue velvet, beautiful and silent.
The diner looked the same, maybe newer, fancier …shinier somehow. The old man stood and looked at the diner one last time. Memories. A tear escaped and made its way down his cheek, to be quickly wiped away. Becky Lee would be pleased, he thought, the funeral had turned out nice. Today he buried the love of his life. Tomorrow he would start again, for her, under the December skies.
This post is part of Friday Fictioneers. PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot
Until next time …
Thanks for reading!
Arlene
Arl's World 
There were a lot of sad stories this week. I always wonder why certain photos invoke similar stories. I liked this very much. Well written
Merry Christmas to you and your family,
Tracey
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Hi Tracey! My apologies for just now seeing this! I am not on here as much as I would like lately, others things calling me away. Thank you so much for your comment! I hope all is well with you.
Arlene
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No worries. I disappear for weeks when my internet is sketchy or I’m being lazy. I’m happy and healthy. I hope you can say the same.
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A poignant story, nicely done.
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Thank you so much! My apologies for the delayed response. Best regards! Arlene
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Dear Arl,
Now that was a Christmas punch. Well written gut wrencher.
Holiday shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle, I apologize for the late response …I have been out of touch of sorts. Hope all is well. 🙂
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And life goes on. Nicely done.
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Such a sad but beautiful story with so much bittersweet hope at the end. I love your use of description to enhance the mood.
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Hello there! Thank you so much for the lovely comments, much appreciated! 🙂 I apologize for the slow response.
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Very sad, but nicely done!
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Thank you! I appreciate your comment! Somehow I am just now seeing it though …sorry! 🙂
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That was very elemental. Touched the rights chords. Well done.
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Hello, Thank you so much! I am sorry for the slow response, I’ve been sort of out of touch here. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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