Sue’s #WritePhoto prompt this week:
The waves gently lap against my feet as I stand at the water’s edge. Looking across at the calmness of the waters, it is almost impossible to believe that these very waters were where I lost you.
I want to lash out at the ocean. I want to cause it the same hurt it has caused me, but I can’t.
For this same spot, the place where I last saw you, is the same spot I have come to all my life, to seek solace and serenity.
That day, you had waved to me, as you pushed your boat out. “Get the coals going, my love. I feel a big catch coming today!” Your smile still burnt on my retina.
Who was to know of that freak storm that struck, capsizing your boat? These same waters, so ferocious, huge waves crashing over you, as if they were trying to swallow you whole. The waters so dark, masking all that swam within. Which monster had been stirred up to cause so much grief?
And yet, now, you caress my feet, soothing me. I can see straight through you. Your clarity allows me to have now fear. There is nothing hidden.
Why must everything be bittersweet in life?
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jul 23, 2019 @ 10:54:48
Such a sad story…
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Jul 23, 2019 @ 13:11:28
I know… 😦
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Jul 22, 2019 @ 18:46:16
How sad…but how lovely, Ritu. x
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Jul 22, 2019 @ 21:50:41
Thank you Sue 🙂
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Jul 22, 2019 @ 16:07:27
Reblogged this on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo.
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Jul 21, 2019 @ 10:49:57
Busy ?
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Jul 21, 2019 @ 10:51:55
Yeah… Visitors coming…
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Jul 21, 2019 @ 10:52:33
Sure …carry on..
I wish you could …stay for some more time…
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Jul 21, 2019 @ 10:59:45
Sorry!
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Jul 21, 2019 @ 11:00:24
It’s ok…you have other important things to focus …on…
Will miss you …
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Jul 20, 2019 @ 15:10:10
So moving and full of romance.Never thought you are addicted to mermaids. 😉 Michael
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Jul 20, 2019 @ 17:40:25
Lol, thanks Bro!
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Jul 20, 2019 @ 18:12:16
:-))
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Jul 20, 2019 @ 01:24:45
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 19:34:01
So poignant, Ritu. Beautiful writing and very moving.
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 23:19:10
Thank you Diana 🥰
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 18:16:07
Sad and very moving Ritu.
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 18:49:53
Thank you Di xxx
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Jul 22, 2019 @ 16:59:12
So damn moving Ritu…👌👌👏
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Jul 22, 2019 @ 20:44:14
Thank you Anisha 💜
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 14:07:33
Beautiful writing Sister 💜 tugging at the heartstrings 💜
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 18:11:15
Thank you Brother ❤
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 20:36:17
You’re welcome Sister ❤️
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 13:00:49
Wow! A powerful story that pulls from goodness to despair. Excellent, Ritu!
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 18:11:24
Thank you Jennie! ❤
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Jul 20, 2019 @ 00:34:18
You’re welcome, Ritu. 😍
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 07:40:13
This is very sad but beautiful too, life must go on 💜💜
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 07:53:35
Thank you sis… The world Hero’s turning, doesn’t it 💜?
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 08:14:07
The world keeps turning indeed 💜
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 05:53:12
Beautifully written Ritu…Every damn thing about life is bitter sweet …
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 06:57:55
Thank you Deepa. It is indeed
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 05:17:24
beautiful…
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 06:57:42
Thank you 🥰
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 05:11:28
The ring of truth is the loudest, Ritu. Beautifully written, especially the last few words. Many things in life are bitter-sweet.
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 06:57:35
True, Robbie… Thank you 🥰
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