Ten years ago, he fastened a strand of pearls around my neck and ran his thumb along the line of my jaw as he promised me forever.
Last year, he told me I was the center of his world, that he couldn’t imagine life without the feel of my skin beneath his hand as he slept.
Last month, he woke me with the scent of fresh coffee and rose petals before he slid back between the quilts, making me want more and more and more.
Last week, he took me to the ocean and slipped the fabric from my shoulders, drawing me ever closer as we moved to the rhythm of the waves.
Last night, he wrapped me in his arms while he asked me to promise that I would never leave, never make him live a day he didn’t share with me.
Today, he packed his bags and said goodbye.
(Fiction for Six Sentences)
About Me
- Tess
- Thousand Oaks, CA
- I'm a freelance writer and part-time grad student ... not always in that order :) I love being a student ... and I love playing with words.
Places To Go
Honest Scrap Award
Mary Anne at Starlight Blog has gifted me with "The Honest Scrap Award." This award is for those bloggers who write from the heart.
Icing On The Cake Award
GoodReads
Subscribe To
Posts
Comments
Snap Shots
NWB
6 comments:
Ouch... Was hoping that's nbot where it was headed. Nonethless, well-written. As always.
whoa! Not where i thought it was going POW - right in the kisser alice!
Tess, your writing always pulls at my heart strings until I am sure they will snap. This was beautifully and poetically written.
So well written. Pity he had to leave :)
I knew that was coming but it didn't soften the blow.
Beautifully written.
Thanks guys ... I'm still playing with this in longer form ... I keep getting distracted by tangents ... changing voices and switching 'sides'... it's good to see where you guys identify ...
Hugs!
Post a Comment