Friday, July 17, 2009

Flash Friday 55


Fingers of memory reached beyond their grasp for a redeeming moment that had gone between them. Briefly she paused to take in the woman before her, a stranger to her now, beautifully done up for the occasion, lying in the casket. 'If only her heart had been decorated as lovely', thought her daughter walking away.

Friday Flash 55 Hosted by G-MAN

20 comments:

Lou said...

Ouch, Cat!

Great 55, you always have an original.

Gin said...

Whoa! I always look forward to your 55's and this one does not disappoint! Have a great weekend Cat.

Steve E. said...

Yep, GooooD 55.

Maybe a Part II and III, and IV etc? Could be glimpses of the past...

cw2smom said...

Wow! Well done! I sorta thought that while looking at my own mother as she lay in her coffin! Cat...your writing rocks! Hugs and love! Lisa

Ann H. said...

Oh God, Cat, what if my kids think that of me? They have not talked to me really since I stopped drinking...

Prayer Girl said...

Powerful stuff here.

I think this stands alone just as it is OR it could leave me wanting more.

PG

Jess Mistress of Mischief said...

Wow! This was powerful

Al-anon again said...

ok, so I am new to this flash 55 thing, so went to G-mans site to read what it's all about.
Whoa your's was powerful stuff!

Cindy said...

You are SO GOOD at these 55's! And ouch, the truth can really hurt. Some of us do reap what we sow, even after we die.

Patrick said...

yeowzers, that was quite the 55.

G-Man said...

Jeez Cat...
Remind me to stay on your good side OK?
Excellent and very thought provoking 55 My Dear..
Thanks for visiting, thanks for playing, and have a Fantastic Week-End...G

Woman in a Window said...

JayZUZ! That is powerful. What a slap. Love it!

Indigo said...

Heartfelt. It makes you stop and think in a short few words. (Hugs)Indigo

Annette said...

Oh Cat you are always so good. That is very powerful. What a gift you have.

Patty said...

Organ music Piercingly high!!!

Just Be Real said...

It is amazing the 55 words you used here, can make such a poweful statement. Thanks for sharing!

Mama Zen said...

Just. Wow.

Michael said...

No love lost there then!

Jessie said...

WOW Cat!!!! you get right to it!!! very well done!!!

Syd said...

I would like to do my best in the living years. Thanks Cat.