By Larry J. Maltin
She huddled under the snow-covered bench, curled into a tight ball, trying to preserve every degree of warmth her emaciated body could generate. It was at least a week since she ate. Shivering wasted precious energy, but she could not help it.
A man walked past. She whimpered. You poor thing, he said, then he reached out, scooped her up, and wrapped her in his coat. Was he savior or predator? Whatever his intentions, following him could not be any worse than the hunger and the cold.
She did not know what possessed her, but she licked his face.
He beamed.
Oh, lovely
Very nice. Glad there’s a happy ending. Well done.
Love it
It sounds like she needs a place to live and support from government agencies, healthcare institutions, and community outreach centers. The story does a good job of illustrating the homeless situation in the United States.
OMG, Larry! Tears sprang up when I got to the end. Great job,and very touching.
Ahhh. Well thought of.
Ahhh indeed!
Editorial comment: It was a week since she had eaten.
Sweet!
Yes. Sounds like a happy ending… and I will go with that flow for this 101. Well done.
Sweet story.
A touching story Larry. Well done.