SON SHINE 775: AGES
SON SHINE 775: AGES She peered with a knowing look, remaining at the doorway, not sure if it was for real. It had been 38 years since the last encounter, when she was one of two more obvious possibilities for a neighbour. The walk was much slower, and the patches of grey, the obvious signs […]
SON SHINE 763: OLD
SON SHINE 763: OLD She stood by a pillar as more guests filed into the expansive church. Music from the organ blared, with the congregation singing a popular hymn. As she sighted a familiar face, the elderly lady sprang towards him, till the cautionary voice of her younger companion urged a retreat. Her glazed eyes […]
SON SHINE 756: STRUGGLE
SON SHINE 756: STRUGGLE She leaned on the wooden rod to catch her breath, thereafter, treading gingerly on the uneven sidewalk, with the footbridge overhead. Her body twisted in an onerous effort to take just one next step. In a few minutes – during which cars raced past, she had not moved close to a […]
SON SHINE 737: CUTE
SON SHINE 737: CUTE She was stunning, one those schooled in the art of shape would describe as smashing. That came with loads of compliments, with her presence always activating a second or third look. But on this day, and as she made her way into a prayer house, her figure or face was the […]