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Bud made this for me with the jigsaw. Here is a post from the past showing him cutting the word "Believe" for me.
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FLASH FICTION 55
ON CHRISTMAS EVE 2009.....
Her age-worn hand on her chin
Gazing out the window.
A single tear fell to her lap.
Through the doorway I watched in silence...
"What far away thoughts lay in her mind?"
A girl, a wife, a mother, a grandmother...
Ten decades passed so quickly---
Time took its toll.
Christmas Eve, she passed away. Alone.
How fantastic that is Anni. Your husband is very good with the jigsaw. Happy Holidays to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming " Beleive" sign! Both of you are so talented! I adore the snow on the top of the letters!
ReplyDeleteI have a " Believe" sign in my Den but mine is store bought and no where near as sweet as yours!!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Hugs,
Debbie @ A Debbie-Dabble Christmas
Love what your husband made for you,,,, you always decorate up beautifully -- a pleasure to see what you have done,
ReplyDeleteoh yes your poem is tender & poignant -- I don't think anyone should die alone, the reality is they do all creatures great & small I would like to believe that there are some 'invisible' helpers or some say angels waiting there in the room to take their hand.
warm wishes,
joanny
This is why, though I exercise, I eat all wrong and don't care. I don't WANT to live to be 100!
ReplyDeleteAnni, I absolutely love the 'Believe!' sign that your husband made! I love that it was made with his own hands and every time you look at it, you can remember his love! How great! My husband is quite handy with wood working...I will have to show him this!! I love your photo above to and the poem of the 'Old Woman.' Time does pass so quickly...I seem keenly aware of that every day that I look at my growing chidren! Thank you! Christie
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks lovely. Very nice job on the Believe. I also love your template design. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Too many pass away alone. pensive 55.
ReplyDeleteoh man...so sad...to give one self away (i can assume by parent, granparent) and die alone...ack....
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your BELIEVE....just perfect for your pretty mantel.
ReplyDeletexo bj
Love the sign!! Great job by both of you! I always say, if you don't Believe, it won't happen! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteAnni
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful mantel arrangement!!! Bud is very talented. Your Flash Fiction 55 is amazing. How did you come up with that concept?
I always smile when I go somewhere with a 'no pets allowed' sign...'cause like you say the furbabies go everywhere.
Happy Weekend,
Madi and Mom
You and Bud did a great job on that Believe!
ReplyDeleteI see you are a red and green gal like me! Your mantel is very Christmasy and the sign is adorable. Thanks for visiting me too!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what it is, but there is just something about words and letters! And when you can make and paint them youself...Even Better! Your mantle is beautiful! I'm still working on mine. But it's getting there.
ReplyDeleteHave a BLESSED weekend!
Okay! Pass the tissues cuz I need a ton! This 55 was too sad, Anni!
ReplyDeleteBud did a beautiful job - no pun intended! That's lovely!
What a beautiful decoration on your mantle piece ! But your flash fiction is rather sad !
ReplyDeleteOhhh, Annie, that was a sweet decoration! Thanks for sharing. Also, thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting. Loved having you visit. Come back soon! Susan
ReplyDeleteOhhh that's great! I love the Santa squished in there!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and commenting, I truly appreciate all the feedback I get ;)
ps. I have a jigsaw, but I tell you, mine wouldn't turn out so great!!
Sometimes I know how exactly how she feels.the last decades are just a blur of images and sensory overload, and the first ones like picture books bright in primary colors, pages turned til they all have worn corners. I love the photo, the poem, and your Christmas centerpiece. (Mine says Peace.) Great 55 and thanks for coming by my place.
ReplyDeleteVery nice and I love your Christmas blog.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Rita
@MAY DAYS
Powerful write. Sad but lovely writing.
ReplyDeleteThis is why it's such a travesty to outlive your children and so sad to have never had any.
ReplyDeletewhat a sad and heartfelt poem and the believe sign is so beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty mantel! Great job on the "Believe".
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad that we don't honor and revere our elders, as they did in ancient cultures.
ReplyDeleteNice 55, Anni!
That is so sad. But a great 55. We must remember our elders.
ReplyDeleteAnni, I Love, love, love your cut out believe, it is beautiful and so is your mantel
ReplyDeleteBud did a great job with cutting that out.
ReplyDeleteI loved the poem also
You really do come up with some great things.
Have a great day
Anni...
ReplyDelete100 years?
It's time to go!!
What a great 55 you have here.
Thank you for this very reflective and sad post. You Rock Baby...Have a Kick Ass Week-End...G
That's so sad. It must be terrible to die alone.
ReplyDeleteoh such a lonely 55. i wonder what stories she had to tell.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sad 55. You've really tugged at my heart strings.
ReplyDeleteSad tale ! But sadder is the fact that so amny of them die alone ..
ReplyDeleteI love your mantle!
ReplyDeleteAww.. how sweet of your hubby to do that!! I soooo love jigsaws myself...
ReplyDeleteAnd your poem here.. phheeww!! Sad, but so darned beautiful! It's so depressing when lives end that way...
lovely 55.
ReplyDeletelove your plot.
Glad to Land at your fantastic poetry land today,
ReplyDeleteHow are you?
Love your poetry talent, Please join us at Jingle Poetry Monday potluck today,
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