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I sit on Dad’s bench and listen to the change ringers practise. After a shaky start, they have found their rhythm and the bells are gaining momentum.
A pair of fat wood pigeons bicker and jostle for space upon the church's bent weather vane. The tenor bell tolls and the birds take flight towards the salt marsh.
"I think I’ve found one," she says, lowering herself down next to me. "Be honest, though. Don’t laugh. Do you promise?"
"Promise,” I say. “Go on — fire away."
"What do you think of Elsa?"
"Elsa. Not bad."
She smiles.
I hate it.
- Category: General / Misc
5 comments add one below
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Jamie Clapperton over 2 years ago
These are all very affecting and will be re read . This seems a lighter one and gave a smile. Very glad you are on drablr Alec. ;-)
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VerityAlways over 2 years ago
Belated Welcome to Drablr, Alec!
Sorry! We didn't welcome you sooner. -
VerityAlways over 2 years ago
This is a nice one! But it does have strong undertones.
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Alec Dekker over 2 years ago
Thanks so much, Jamie and Verity, for the kind words and welcome. Glad to be on board :)
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Neville Hunt over 2 years ago
Elsa’s OK. What’s to hate about it? But what’s in a name anyway?
Welcome to Drablr from me too, Alec.
