Today, I kissed some poppy seeds.
Scattered them across my garden. Watered them in.
Gently sprinkled grey ash over them.
One summer, a drunk, who should never have been driving, killed my five-year-old daughter. My only child.
In July, the soil where she lies will be awash with blood-red flowers.
Hugh Cartwright is a scientist living and writing on the Canadian west coast.
Good imagery. Gripping story.
Sad but sweet. Great piece.
canada day – both of your hearts will bloom in july
This is so sad, but so beautiful
Every syllable hurts.
Beautiful and tragic. This story is so powerful and brings more sadness with every word.