The man at the library blows bubbles from a wand; children can chase it in the sunlight. The man at the library sits, daily, with one overstuffed bag. The man at the library is the glorious statue in the wind, who has no home.
Sometimes he’ll sing, welcoming others in.
Angela Carlton’s fiction has been published in Every Writer, Everyday Fiction, 6S, 50 Word Stories, Spillwords Press, and Paragraph Planet. In 2018, her story “The Roommates,” was made into a short film. In 2023, her story “Swallowed,” was nominated for the Pushcart Prize. See more at Angela Carlton Stories & Art on Facebook.
Lovely Angela 💛
We’ve got one, too ❤️
Yes, Paul I think it’s a place with a sense of safety and comfort!
Thank you for your lovely comments. This is based on true events at my local, lovely library!
Libraries are wonderful places for the mind and heart, and this is a wonderful story that reflects that!
Well done
Jim
Another beautiful observation of human connection around us.
Very touching!! Glad there are safe places for people in need..
Another story with a precious living soul shining through it. I love the way you are able to see this in life’s fleeting moments. I wish the guy at the library could see this ♥️
It’s amazing how someone with so little can still bring happiness to others.