K
is for Kindness
The woman was the
first to see the child. It was no surprise; he was quite small, and alone,
sitting on the far edge of the stoop. She bent down to his level. “Is your mother
here?” she asked, already knowing the answer. A boy with a mother wouldn’t be
alone in a city such as this.
He shook his head
slowly, eyes fixed on the ground.
“Your father, then?”
Another shake of the
head.
She looked closer at
him; he had all the tell-tale signs of one who is of the streets, all hollowness
and that not just from hunger. She looked at him closer still, and loved him. “Would you like to come with me, then?”
The boy looked up for
the first time. His hollowed eyes
brightened slightly, on their way to being filled.
-Mel
A nice, hopeful story. I hope she was able to provide a good life for him.
ReplyDeleteHe'll never forget that act of kindness.
ReplyDeleteThat was sweet. Who couldn't love a homeless child?
ReplyDeleteI'm always seeking a mystery. Those hollowed eyes, one of the dark children. Beware lady. A real cliffhanger.
ReplyDeleteI think your flash fiction piece has a happy ending to come.
ReplyDeleteI feel warm and fuzzy in the inside now.
ReplyDeleteStephen Tremp
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I hope there's a happy ending after this. (I just read about snakes in a pie, so let's hope the poor child gets to eat some not-snake pie!)
ReplyDeleteHow many people would be willing to do that?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Kindness will change the world :) - I'm posting links to fellow bloggers' "K is for Kindness" posts on my blog today. I'll include your flash fiction!
ReplyDeleteBrandy from Brandy's Bustlings
One child now saved, one woman now over-flowing with love. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteI have K for Kindness today. A good word.
So sad to think there are so many children like this who will not find that lady.
ReplyDeleteLike Diane, I wonder how many people would be willing to take that responsibility. Also, interesting from Manzanita, could he be one of the "dark children"? Very thought-provoking!
ReplyDeleteYou captured the right emotions quite effectively. Well done! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely :)
ReplyDeleteSophie
Sophie's Thoughts & Fumbles
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Wittegen Press
Wow! Short, sweet and amazingly well-written. I loved that "She looked at him closer still, and loved him." line :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome story. So descriptive and makes you wonder what happened next.
ReplyDeleteSean at His and Her Hobbies
wonderful scene. If only we all took the time to stop and notice others who need our help.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written story, Mel....
ReplyDeleteThis is the second KINDNESS post I have read today... It;s wonderful to see!
Good demonstration of how an act of kindness can be life altering. People today don't practice kindness enough.
ReplyDeleteSia McKye Over Coffee
All well and good unless she's taking him home to her candy cottage... ;) Elle @ Erratic Project Junkie
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