Grandma Wilma’s Ashes
What mattered most?
The morning after the fire, we dug through the rubble, hoping to steal back, from the destruction, pieces of our lives.
Important:
Russell, the cat? Devastated to be outside, but found where the garage used to be.
Family photos? Not even one survived.
Grandpa’s old war rifles? One water damaged, the rest okay. I guess.
Inherited jewelry? Disintegrated, except for Mom’s wedding band.
Not important:
Harry Potter book set? Half of Book #3 intact.
Monopoly game board? Almost completely char-free.
Basket of knitting yarn? Four viable rolls.
Most important:
Grandma Wilma’s ashes? In her cast iron urn, unharmed.
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About the Creator
Abby Kay Mendonca
Here to share my voice. I write about the overstated and underappreciated. Also, I love cats.
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Speaking bravely back to a house-fire, well done Abby!
Dear Abby - The Truly Meaningful Left-Behind ~ Lovely ~ Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California 'Senior' Vocal Author - Vocal "Family" Community
I really like your approach to this challenge, I love that it tells a story in the form of a list.
Nice ❤️💯