When I’d stand on the roof of the ruin
in Santa Rita, starkly I’d see your
house in the distance; the corroded roof
that got a polished new sheet with every
repair work done. It shone–that zinc sheet did!
The last time it was fixed, the new sheet went
right over your room. I remember us
playing, jumping on your bed, throwing your
brother’s bushwork boots to the ceiling, and
dodging when they jolted back on our heads.
Rain and thunder poured hard outdoors; it rained
boots inside your room. And then, rain found its
way in and pooled on your bed. Oh, how we
panicked to get your folks to look but said
nothing of the boots cracking the ceiling.
Now, when I’m at Santa Rita, I see
your brother’s boots. Strange how the view has changed.
Copyright © selma
Written for Sadje’s What Do You See # 250 – August 19, 2024
Image Credit; Karsten Winegeart @ Unsplash
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Sadje says:
“For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a pair of hiking boots suspended
in the air. They both are facing in different directions and it seems as if they are worn
on feet attached to invisible legs
Waiting for your responses.“
Thank you, Sadje. Yes, it’s inspirational.
Thank you for reading, my friends.
Bee cool.
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Lovely use of the prompt.
Happy you liked it, Diana. Thanks so much.
You’re welcome.
Beautiful memories of a friend from Santa Rita. Inspiring, Selma ♡
Yes. We are made of memories and bones 🦴 😉 Happy Tuesday. Amiga.
You did great with this prompt!!!
I appreciate you saying. Thanks Bella
You are more than welcome!
This is a lovely is it a real memory ( I hope so in a way 💜)
You’ve narrated a lovely memory Selma. Loved this story. Thanks for joining in.
Thanks dear Sadje. Such story arose from your lovely prompt. Thanks. 🤗
That’s really good. 👍🏼
I really like what you wrote, Selma.
I appreciate you saying, Chris. I love it when that happens. Thanks.
Such a beautiful share and friendship, Selma. 🙏🏾
You liked it. Jude? Aww. Thanks. Bless you.