credit: Jan Wayne Fields
The colorless cold courtyard contrasted with the warmth inside the tiny apartment. Every detail had been checked off the list. The warm hue of the plates, the aroma of casseroles and baking bread, glowing golden candles flickering in the entryway, made it all seem as if he were back in his childhood home.
John’s mood was mellow, pensive. This day had been a dream for as long as he could remember. It was finally happening and the excitement he thought he would feel had been replaced by serenity.
He hoped she was at peace.
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Retired Ruth 
Whoever it is he’s meeting, I hope it goes well. Lovely description. Well done, Ruth. 🙂 — Suzanne
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A lovely, almost lyrical piece Ruth, well written and very enjoyable.
Dee
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Thank you Dee, lyrical is a great compliment~
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Dear Ruth,
Such a lovely, atmospheric piece.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle. Your photo choices inspire me!
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I think could go either way–positively or that he finally got rid of her in some way. Left nicely ambivalent and hanging!
janet
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I agree. Someday…. I will continue the stories I start on Friday Fictioneers. This one would be fun to write with two totally different endings..
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OK, just read this postâ¦John hoped she was at peaceâ¦who is sheâ¦ex-wife, sister, adult daughter, of mother? I can see it being any of those, someone he longed to see again, what did you think when you wrote it? Well my friend whose daughter was moving to France, has had their plans delayed (and my friend is very glad)â¦
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I was thinking, he was going to meet his birth mother, who he has never known. But it could have been someone else!
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you are so good at this
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You are undoubtedly my biggest fan! Thanks.
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then let us get the word out|
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Fame and fortune await!
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hope it does ot await too long!
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this image radiates sadness for me. A longing to be part of something
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It is a sad image, which is why I wanted to make it seem happier! Winter is sad enough sometimes! Thanks for your comment.
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Dear Ruth,
Dreams fulfilled. Who is she, i wonder? Lovely piece and ideal for the prompt.
Aloha,
Doug
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Thank you so much!
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This is a warm story with a hint of a chill. Nicely done.
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Thanks.
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One can feel his pensive mood. Beautifully expressed!
http://hickswyliedna.blogspot.com/2015/01/vague-fears.html
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