Walking up the grassy knoll, Sam took a deep breath and sat on the wooden bench placed there for people like her.
It was a beautiful day to be out. The sky was slightly overcast but the sun was peeking through the clouds and it was comfortable, sitting in the open.
John had loved such days, and sitting by herself she missed him all over again. Life went on, people came and went, she thought. Another day, another year and someone else would be sitting here instead of her.

Written for CCC # 166, hosted by Crispina Kemp
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This story touches my heart. Thank you Sadje.
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Thank YOU Suzette
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(hearts)
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Sometimes we just need to be alone for a little while, beautiful story.
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Thanks a lot Christine
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Such a beautiful story and brings out many emotions.
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Thanks Belladonna. π
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She sounds like my husband β¦ just not tactless like he is
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Thanks Deb!
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A lovely story, touching upon the pain and beauty of life. Wonderful, Sadje.
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Thanks a lot Jeff.
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Youβre welcome, Sadje. Always.
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Say la vie, life goes on.
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Exactly! Thanks
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A lovely sad story.
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Thanks Lauren! Some some reason, the lone bench took me there.
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I have learned early on that each day is precious. We will always miss those who are no longer with us. But we must carry on.
If we could but listen to the trees and the benches and hear all their stories perhaps our ouwn griefs would disapate quicker?
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Youβre so right Jules. Life goes on and we have to move with it. Ah! If we could hear the stories of nature, it would be amazing
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Beautiful x
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Thanks Gary
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Wow, the last line is powerful! I always love how you manage to evoke such intense emotions in very few wordsβ¦
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Thank you so much Sam.
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You have explained the beauty and the truth of life perfectly.We have to always remember that nothing is permanent. Great work Sadje π
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Thanks a lot Layla. Iβm glad it resonated with you
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Your welcome
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This makes me sad… Beautiful
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Thanks a lot Rose
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Beautiful story the feelings come when we miss someone ! Well written!
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Thanks a lot Priti
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Such a lovely story.
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Thanks Maria
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That was a heart touching story! β€οΈ
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Thanks a lot
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What a beautiful story, Sadje!
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Thank you so much Eugi
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You’re welcome, Sadje!
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No matter how badly it hurts, life does go on around you and you have to realize this and join back in. Wonderful poem!
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That is so true. One has to choose the living.
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Yes. You’ve captured it well π
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Thanks a lot
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sad story, it touches my heart very deeply, Sadje.
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Thanks Jane. Itβs often the case when one life partner goes, leaving the other to face life alone.
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Yeah, I agree. I saw my Mom lost in her own world. welcome dear β£οΈ
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This is a hard fact of life that you have portrayed artistically.
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Most welcome my friend.
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Such a heartwarming story, Sadje. Life is like that, people come and people go everything remains normal though. Nice picture and post.
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Thank you so much Kamal
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You are always welcome dear Sadje.
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