Max Mank was old. But only since his wife died did he feel it clearly. Until then, he had not really noticed. At first, the children were moved out and away. Gradually, the friends left, and finally his wife. It had been his last support, at least since his retirement ten years ago. Not that …
Measured and quietly I approach you to kneel beside you, as you kneel, to meet you at the same eye level. I place my hand gently and respectfully on your shoulder and you twitch together under the unexpected touch. The pain and tears had limited your senses, so you did not notice my coming to …
Inspired by “Sorrow” by Kieran Halpan Wrapped in an armor of strength and defense, I was when I met you when the moment it was supposed to be. I had hidden behind it, because I was convinced that I no longer needed it, the touch and the proximity. It would never happen again. “Put the …