When Michael rolled out of the church back door he saw Tessa standing at the far side of the parking lot dabbing her eyes. He went to her. “What’s upset you?”
“Look at Mrs. Staples’ house. It’s run down and her gardens have gone to weeds. Remember those tall yellow flowers called Lemon Queens? It wasn’t summer until they bloomed.”
“I’m afraid she’s gone into a home and her kids won’t sell the house while she’s alive, so it sits.”
“That’s awful. I’m going to visit her and share my memories. I wonder where I can buy lemon Queens.”
Written in response to Charli Mills August 27, 2020, prompt at Carrot Ranch Literary: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that features Lemon Queens. Maybe it’s an ancient fairy tale or a modern brand name. What ideas seep into your imagination? Is there a character or place involved? Go where the prompt leads!
08/31/2020 at 10:13
Love it. Nice job.
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09/01/2020 at 07:26
Thanks Rick
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08/31/2020 at 13:57
I loved this, Susan.
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09/01/2020 at 07:26
Thank you Robbie
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09/03/2020 at 01:59
What a kind thing to do — visit to share memories. It’s a hard transition time.
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09/03/2020 at 07:05
How thoughtful is Tessa – a lovely heartwarming story.
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09/03/2020 at 19:49
Very lovely. Kind sentiments all around.
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10/12/2020 at 11:31
What a wonderful idea of bringing the flowers. Sometimes it is hard for grown children to sell the house they grew up in.
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