He studied his frail body’s reflection in the dairy case door. What was it he had come for?
His flushed face pressed against the cool glass. A voice came to him as if from another place or time.
“You alright, sir? Sit here, you’ll feel better.”
Butter! That was it!
Dick Narvett is a retiree from a prior life in international business and independent film acting. He currently resides in Pennsylvania where he writes flash fiction and poetry.
Do we call these senior moments?
Enjoyed that.
I enjoyed this, although it is sad.
Clever!
Congrats on making story of the week!
Thanks, Karalyn