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The Last Dance

November 30, 2023 7 Comments

By Katla Watersin

Telling myself this will be the last time, I hurry to the Resurrector record player and press Start. A brief crackle, then familiar music fills the air. My husband materializes before me, warm and smiling.

Alive and breathing.

I step into his open arms and we slow dance like we did before everything ended—talking, laughing, never taking our eyes off each other throughout the entire song.

As the music ends, I press closer, whispering, “I miss you.” He dips his head to kiss me, fades from my arms.

Shaking, I wipe my tears and hastily press Start.

One more dance.

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  1. David says

    November 30, 2023 at 3:04 am

    Touching and imaginative. I enjoyed it.

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  2. Cathryn says

    November 30, 2023 at 8:48 am

    Hello Katla,

    Imaginative and heart-wrenching. Good work!

    Reply
  3. Parker says

    November 30, 2023 at 4:21 pm

    If only this were possible. I believe many readers will relate. Strong sentiment for a short work. Well done.

    Reply
  4. Yolanda Joosten says

    November 30, 2023 at 4:24 pm

    Touching and beautiful story.

    Reply
  5. Coco says

    November 30, 2023 at 7:51 pm

    Sweet and relatable.
    Nicely done!

    Reply
  6. Tom says

    November 30, 2023 at 8:02 pm

    A beautiful story of love and loss.

    Reply
  7. Gabi says

    December 5, 2023 at 10:36 pm

    I love it so!

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