A to Z Challenge

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

A to Z - Hanging

Today's Flash is on the darker side.  This story is written about someone close to me.  I wrote it, imagining what she might have thought.  It sort of ties in to "Choices".

I didn’t hear the creaking of the rope, or see the men struggle to hold his weight when they cut him down.  I didn’t hear the thud of his body as it hit the hay strewn floor.
Suicide.
I’m not sure what to feel.  Sadness or relief. 
I wrap the blanket around my head, and turn my eye from the door.  This is one night that door will stay closed.


Maybe God does answer prayers.

5 comments:

  1. Yes, dark, but it struck a cord with me for someone I know, as well.

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    1. It's sad this sort of thing ever happens...much less to someone we love.

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    1. There's a lot of emotion packed in those seventy five words...

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  3. This is very well done. Clever and powerful. :)

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