You wait for me in the past, surrounded by machines keeping you alive.
I can only jump back a day, but it will suffice.
A memory of you smiling, head raised against gathering storm clouds, pierces my gloom.
Hugging you, I make a vow. I shall never witness your tomorrow.
Paul lives in Scotland with his wife and a small, but demanding cat. His flash fiction can be found at 101words.org and fridayflashfiction.com.
Touching. Paul — does the last line “Hugging you, I make a vow. I shall never….” imply euthanasia?
Hi Helen, thanks for reading and your comment. I can see how it might be interpreted that way, but actually had in mind a one day time traveller determined never to let go by always travelling back to before the loved one passes.
Enjoyed 😉
Thankyou very much. :-)
Really made me stop and think. Thank you. Really good.
Poignant and beautifully crafted. I also loved the time travel element.