By JoAnne Dowd
He stands, outside his home of peeling paint and loosened shutters, in a plaid wool shirt. Not quite up to the chilly fall day, slack-jawed and teary eyed; he leans heavily on his cane.
His two sons, both younger and stronger, yet ageing themselves, start loading his belongings onto the pickup truck. Loathed to reveal that they’re not quite as sure of their bodies or their strength as they once were, they each set about piling his items high, willy-nilly.
Once packed, competition over, they slowly back down the long dirt driveway.
Steadily, he watches as they take his life away.
Nicely done and full of emotion
Oh, wow! Such a bittersweet tale of saying farewell to a lifetime. A Winner.
Nostalgic. Very nice
So beautiful! And painful.
Great emotional impact!
Yet another thing which awaits us all. Well told.
Nicely done. I could stand beside the old man and feel his pain.