Picture courtesy of Melanie Greenwood
Post wedding, post hall of fame ceremony…lots of things are now “post” so it must be time to post here. I have been distracted, detracted, and retracted. I have words stacking up that need to get out. Time to get busy.
Today’s story was triggered by this image that has gone viral. Devotion of this kind deserves to be celebrated.
And for those who might celebrate new love, a picture of my darling daughter as a beautiful bride is below.
Word count: 102
The Empty Chair
Moving slowly across the courtyard, the dowager barely balanced her cup of tea on its saucer. Teetering slightly, a splash went over the edge to the ground.
Marcus was relieved as she made it to the table and took her seat. As usual, she opened her book, removed the photo in its stand and settled in.
Sighing deeply, her hand caressing the spine of the book, Mrs. Earl Grey (for that’s how Marcus always thought of her) enjoyed her daily tea in the company of those she loved best – well written words and her dear departed husband. Simplicity, beauty, and ritual remained.
© Erin Leary
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It’s been a while since you showed up on my feed. Welcome back.
Nice story. I like “Mrs. Earl Grey.”
MG
Thanks of reading! I enjoyed your story this week, too.
Ahh, very lovely.
Claire
Thanks, Claire. I want to read more about your journey to publication. I am still working on revisions requested from an agent I hope will be mine some day. Your insights will give me some perspective, I’m sure.
That was a very moving article. And a lovely story. Glad to see you’re back.
Thank you, dear Sandra! Good to be back at it! Hope you are enjoying the waterways.
A lovely story, a beautiful bride.
Thanks, Dawn! It was a lovely wedding but so glad it is done!
Now…back to life..and blogging…yay! 🙂
Very sad – although she seems content in her daily tea and memories ritual. Nicely described.
Dear Erin,
A lovely, tender story and a sweet picture of your beautiful daughter. Congratulations.
Great to see you back.
shalom,
Rochelle
Your daughter is lovely! And I always enjoy a cup of tea among good company.
Lily
I like MRs Earl Grey – she drinks the tea I like and she reads books/ Lobely photo of a bride, too.
Such a beautiful and touching story, and all the sadder for being prompted by truth.
Dear Erin, Your daughter is beautiful! I love her dress and her husband is a lucky man! Your story is very poignant! Such a sweet tale and I love that Marcus has named her “Mrs. Earl Grey.” Really, really good – Happy for you and your daughter and husband. Thanks for sharing picture! Nan 🙂