CLICK THE FROG TO JOIN THE PARTY
Not sure if I’ll be back,
but leave the light on.
When every other light goes dark….
she thinks of his parting words. She remembers stories: oil that never ran out, hopes too strong to be quenched by physics. Sometimes, she wakes from dreams of him and, for a second, she almost feels him beside her.
On nights like that, she double-checks the tiny electric candle, a frivolous, superstitious expense, but…. She misses him so much, and he did say: leave the light on. So, she does. Just in case it helps him find her in the dark.
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Thanks Rochelle and Dale for another inspiring prompt! Hope everyone has a great, mostly non-crazy week.
Anne Higa 
I like the idea that this lone light is a symbol to someone. Nice one.
Tragic but hopeful. Love it!
I liked hope too strong to be quenched by physics
Thanks. I liked that thought too.
This story reminds me of the Belinda Carlise song “Leave a Light On”. Her yearning came through and the anguish of not knowing, the hope.
I love Belinda Carlile! Thanks.
This was a lovely write. I feel for people who wait way longer than they should…
Thanks Dale. Me too.
That, is simply Beautiful! Love this story. I have a small battery op’ed votive led candle. I do turn it on when I’m really missing someone special that’s passed. It let’s hubby know that my heart is sad.
Wow, that is so gorgeous to know that! I was thinking of a votive candle when I wrote it. Have a great weekend.
I do plan to. It’s Palm Sunday and I’m really looking forward to fixing up a fine meal for us. We’ll attend church online, and then, maaaayyybbeee, if the weather is nice we’ll go for a hike.
That was very moving. I liked the dignity of the scene, despite the circumstances.
He was the light of her life and will forever remain so. A poignant piece indeed.
My story!
For always and ever. Yep. Thanks.
What a gem of a tale! Lovingly told.
I hope the expense isn’t keeping her from something else, because there is nothing frivolous about hope. Emotive writing.
Same here. Thanks.
Dear Anne,
Such a sweet and tender story. Love the little candle.
Shalom,
Rochelle
hopefully, he’ll find his way back. that’ll be a happy ending indeed. 🙂
What a beautiful story of love and hope.
Sometimes a simple ritual like that can bring a lot of comfort. I hope he finds his way back to her.
Hope can be a savior or a killer.
In one way I would say this is cruel. Does he expect her to keep her love burning just in case he decides to return?
I don’t think he meant forever, but that might be her choice. Crazy like that.
Gorgeous and yet oddly hopeful. I kinda hope one day there is a knock on the door!
Me too, Laurie. Thanks.
So. many times I’ve left the light on, always to guide a loved one home and let that person know we’re waiting. Lovely story.