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A Promise Kept

October 26, 2022 35 Comments

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Three months after Kate’s husband died, a hummingbird visited her kitchen window.

Shimmering in the morning light, its colors were very different from the other birds that buzzed around her yard. It hovered in front of the window, as if seeking her attention.

Feeling a strong connection to the bird, Kate placed her finger on the glass. The hummingbird touched its bill to the other side, and even followed her finger as she drew a figure eight. It stayed for a long beat, then backed away. And, with a glint in its eye, darted off.

Her husband had kept his promise.

By Jennifer J. Meyer

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  1. Howard Dart Humeston says

    October 26, 2022 at 9:34 am

    Awesome piece of fiction.

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  2. Joanie says

    October 26, 2022 at 11:14 am

    Beautiful!

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  3. Jan K says

    October 26, 2022 at 12:10 pm

    A Promise Kept immediately draws the reader into a space most can relate to, then leaves us wanting for more. Well done!

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  4. Dona Kirsten says

    October 26, 2022 at 12:27 pm

    Such a beautiful poignant story. A tender moment in time that brings comfort and healing to a bereaved spouse. I was engaged immediately and wanted to read more. Thank you, Jennifer!

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  5. Cindy says

    October 26, 2022 at 12:41 pm

    A moment in time, but so much more. The connection we feel sometimes to those that are gone, if only for a few seconds.

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  6. Ken says

    October 26, 2022 at 1:18 pm

    So much meaning poacked into so few words!

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  7. Ken says

    October 26, 2022 at 1:19 pm

    So much meaning packed into so few words!

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  8. Chelsea says

    October 26, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    What a touching story!! So beautiful.

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  9. Jenn B. says

    October 26, 2022 at 1:57 pm

    So beautiful! So much shared in so few words.

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  10. Eric says

    October 26, 2022 at 2:14 pm

    Her words paint a vivid, beautiful picture I can see in my mind’s eye, yet the 101 words isn’t much more than they allow you on Twitter these days. Less truly is more.

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  11. Nancy says

    October 26, 2022 at 2:32 pm

    I love this Jennifer! Brought a happy tear to my eye?

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    • Nancy says

      October 26, 2022 at 2:33 pm

      Meant ! not ?

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  12. Ann D. says

    October 26, 2022 at 4:14 pm

    So much pathos communicated in so few words. A wonderful moment shared so beautifully. Loved it!

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  13. Mishell Rose says

    October 26, 2022 at 6:25 pm

    Hard to believe you created an entire story in only a few words! A touching story without being sticky sweet and a good ending, too.

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  14. Mary says

    October 26, 2022 at 7:27 pm

    A lovely and poignant moment, beautifully captured.

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  15. Tom Baldwin says

    October 26, 2022 at 9:13 pm

    Beautifully done, with a superb last sentence.

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  16. Diann T. says

    October 26, 2022 at 9:37 pm

    Wow! So touching! Brought a tear to my eye. I want to read more of your works.

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  17. WG says

    October 26, 2022 at 10:06 pm

    I swiped the bottom of my i-pad in a rush. There had to be more. It couldn’t end here. Still grief stricken after enduring life for the last three months, the sun has indeed risen again for this anguished widow. Her pain released. The tightness that gripped her heart is free to leave her weary soul. Jennifer J had me from the opening line; a page-turner of what has to emerge as an acclaimed novel whenever Jennifer J is ready to share her work of fiction. This tease is so simple, yet true, for anyone who has lost a loved one has experienced incidents that proves the presence of that loved one is eternal.

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  18. Yogita says

    October 27, 2022 at 2:36 am

    So so beautiful..

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  19. Kara says

    October 27, 2022 at 6:42 am

    A lovely moment and we’ll written. It allows the reader to picture it in their mind and leaves you wanting to want more!

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  20. Valerie says

    October 27, 2022 at 9:54 am

    Wow. There’s so much packed into so few words. Touching and beautifully written.

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  21. Rabab says

    October 27, 2022 at 10:40 am

    Really beautiful

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  22. Scott Bush says

    October 27, 2022 at 1:40 pm

    Such a cute story.

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  23. Maggie says

    October 27, 2022 at 1:54 pm

    Oh my gosh, Jennifer. You left me wanting more, yet no more is needed! Beautiful!

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  24. Michelle says

    October 27, 2022 at 3:01 pm

    So charming and concise. Leaves you wanting to read more by the author. Love it!

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  25. Ruthie Meyer says

    October 27, 2022 at 11:36 pm

    Jennifer Meyer was able to slake my thirst for a heart filled story . Very well beautifully written .

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  26. Daniel says

    October 29, 2022 at 1:55 pm

    So much meaning packed into the the last sentence; caught me by surprise! Thanks for the story! I really enjoyed it.

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  27. Mary says

    October 30, 2022 at 11:11 am

    I loved it????!!………,,our departed loved ones are always with us……in one way or another.
    Waiting for Jennifer J to write more.

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  28. Dave B. says

    October 30, 2022 at 11:55 am

    As always, Jennifer, masterfully done.

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  29. Jay says

    October 30, 2022 at 6:40 pm

    Lovely piece!

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  30. Tyler T says

    October 30, 2022 at 10:11 pm

    Short in words, but long in emotion. Simple in form, but complex in substance. Keep it up Jennifer!

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  31. Liz says

    October 31, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    You deserve every one of those admiring comments. Add mine! Superb.

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  32. Theresa says

    November 1, 2022 at 6:30 pm

    I love this story. What beautiful gifts can be found in nature.

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  33. Glenda says

    November 3, 2022 at 6:55 am

    Well done!

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  34. Robert Burns says

    November 3, 2022 at 11:21 am

    This is a wonderful story, Jennifer!

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