"Now, let's see," She said, holding the photo at arm's length, then closer, then back out again. "That's me with my fist up, there on the top. The boy beside me is your Great Uncle Robert; he died in Korea."
"Why in Korea?"
"During the war, dear, the Korean War. He went into the service because our father had been. Now pay attention. "
"Yes, Gran."
"The others, they're just the other children in our class. But there in the black coat, with his hands behind his back? The handsome one?"
"Yes?"
"That's your Grandfather. Only, I hated him then."
Enjoyed this very much! Sounds just like my grandmother when she used to tell me family stories. Well done.
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DeleteSuperb take on this prompt. Had a smile on my face, all through
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DeleteVive la nostalgie!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and commenting :)
Deletebeautiful story like one we hear from grandmothers and grandfathers
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You caught me in a vulnerable place ... brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteVery kind of you to say, thank you.
DeleteThis made me smile...
ReplyDeleteMy work here is done. :)
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