A Place To Wait (Open)
Sept 2, 2013 15:40:26 GMT -5
Post by Spectral on Sept 2, 2013 15:40:26 GMT -5
Narration
Thoughts
Hearing
Saying
I had never gone to meet my brother and dad after work before. This was completely new territory for me. And I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Fern. The little girl had been adamant about seeing her dad leave work. She was quite stubborn; a bit like me you might say. Fern wasn't allowed outside much anymore; the mysterious illness that was eating away at her wouldn't allow it. And neither would our mom. It always pained me to look at her now. She was getting worse every day and the energetic child of the past was now long gone. But she was still cheerful, like she always has been. The bright sun that lightens our day. Surprising, considering that Fern is the gravelly ill one in our family.
I found a good place to sit and plonked myself down on the ground. Fern sat down gracefully and leaned her head against my shoulder. We weren't anywhere near the mines but this is as close as we were allowed to get. The men came back down this way after work, that I knew. Fern didn't seem to mind. "Ember, will daddy be here soon?" Fern asked, her inquisitive eyes gazing into mine.I wish it wasn't you Fern. I'd much rather be ill myself then you but this is something we can't solve. Especially not with wishing.
"We won't have to wait much longer. It will be a great surprise for dad."I told her, smiling. I just hoped that it was soon.
Dry your smoke stung eyes,
So you can see the light
You're staring at the sky,
Watching stars collide.
Thoughts
Hearing
Saying
I had never gone to meet my brother and dad after work before. This was completely new territory for me. And I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Fern. The little girl had been adamant about seeing her dad leave work. She was quite stubborn; a bit like me you might say. Fern wasn't allowed outside much anymore; the mysterious illness that was eating away at her wouldn't allow it. And neither would our mom. It always pained me to look at her now. She was getting worse every day and the energetic child of the past was now long gone. But she was still cheerful, like she always has been. The bright sun that lightens our day. Surprising, considering that Fern is the gravelly ill one in our family.
I found a good place to sit and plonked myself down on the ground. Fern sat down gracefully and leaned her head against my shoulder. We weren't anywhere near the mines but this is as close as we were allowed to get. The men came back down this way after work, that I knew. Fern didn't seem to mind. "Ember, will daddy be here soon?" Fern asked, her inquisitive eyes gazing into mine.I wish it wasn't you Fern. I'd much rather be ill myself then you but this is something we can't solve. Especially not with wishing.
"We won't have to wait much longer. It will be a great surprise for dad."I told her, smiling. I just hoped that it was soon.
Dry your smoke stung eyes,
So you can see the light
You're staring at the sky,
Watching stars collide.
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