"Katherine Paterson, author of Bridge to
Terabithia, wrote, “It's like the smarter you are, the more things can
scare you.” We are looking for a 33-word explanation of what scares you
(or your character)."
The Long, Slow Amnesia
“Are you my sister or my daughter?” she asks me.
No terror can match hers, but mine is right there beside it,
holding its hand.
OH that's a good one; very touching and hits close to home as well.
ReplyDeleteHeartbreaking, and very moving.
ReplyDeleteMy fear as well. Very well written.
ReplyDeleteAlzheimers and dementia are devastating to witness. Don't want to see loved ones suffering like that. Good topic......sad topic but, well-written post, ya know what I mean. :)
ReplyDeleteTragic, but so tenderly and beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteYou bring truth and grace together beautifully here. Nicely done my friend.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very real fear, told with compassion. Thank you for linking up. Don't forget to vote.
ReplyDeleteHorrible, indeed. Tenderly written.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad, but a reality far too often.
ReplyDeleteThis is sad and powerful work.
ReplyDeleteLove it, so perfect.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes. That puzzlement. That fright. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteSo heartbreaking! You've told it with tenderness and compassion. That is a real fear indeed.
ReplyDeleteThis was really powerful, and I've seen this fear in action when I used to work at the nursing home enough to know how well you wrote about it. Nicely done.
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