good bye…

a little piece of flash for three word wednesday…

edgar sat entranced at elsie’s bedside, tenderly touching his wife’s near lifeless hand, as her body entered the final stage of life. the rise and fall of her chest had long since ceased to be visible, but the gentle warmth of her frail hand,, cupped firmly in his own, allowed him to know,, she was still there with him..

he supposed he had lived a lifetime wondering what this moment would be like,, but now that it was here,, all he could think of was how glad he was that “his elsie” wasn’t here.. as she had always hated having to say good bye…

photo:

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