It was an autumn afternoon in the park. A gust of chill wind and she turned my way, snugging the collar of her jacket, brushing an errant auburn lock from her forehead, smiling. It was only a fleeting moment; and yet, forty years on, it lingers as vividly as yesterday.
Nick Young is a retired award-winning CBS News Correspondent. In addition to 50-Word Stories, his writing has appeared in dozens of reviews, journals and anthologies. His first novel, “Deadline,” was published in 2023. He can be found on Bluesky at @youngnick.bsky.social. He lives outside Chicago.
Nick: As good a description of true love as I have ever read. Good job, great writing, well done.
So vivid and sweet.
This reminds me of another of your stories: “Remembrance”.
And “Memory Redux” a little bit.
Sweet image, Nick. Very nice work.