“Everything
okay Bud?” I called, hearing little footsteps in the hall outside my bedroom
door.
“I
brought you something,” Brian said. His face was shy and serious as he
presented his Scooby Doo nightlight.
“What’s
that for?”
“You
keep leaving Daddy’s light on all night. I thought maybe you were afraid of the
dark since Daddy went to heaven.”
I
didn’t even realize I was doing it, but Brian was right. Peter’s platinum
wedding band looked like a holy relic resting in a pool of lamplight on his
nightstand.
“You
keep that nightlight Sweetie. I’m not afraid of the dark.”
For this week’s One Hundred Word Song, Lance presented us with the song “Leave Your Light” on by Tim Eriksen as a source of inspiration. It immediately made me think of Michaela, whose story I haven’t visited in a while. She’s the “star” of my very rough first novel "Lost and Found". If you like it, click here for more.
It's amazing what some use nightlights for. I think this isn't about fearing the dark.
ReplyDeleteexcellent 100, Vic
There are some really sweet moments gathered for the 100 Word Song this week, in the guise of motherly love :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a sweet piece. I can believe a little boy would try to help his mother be brave like this.
ReplyDeleteAw, so sweet of the child to be worried about his mothers fears. A nice switch
ReplyDeleteI loved how the child was more observant than the parent. This one made my heart smile.
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