The urn’s cold, hard exterior matched the heart of the man it held. When I hurled it off the pier—the same pier where Mother disappeared—it sank quickly, swallowed by the incoming tide as if the sea understood what it meant for me to erase him from my life.
Bud Pharo is a permanently disabled American who writes short stories and flash fiction. His work has been featured in a number of literary magazines, both in print and online.
this feels so cinematic-first scene of something very interesting.
Thanks for the kind words.
Very powerful and moving. I so enjoy your stories!
Thanks, Lisa! Just curious, where have you read some of my stories?
Past stories on this site. 🙂
Well done, bud. Intriguing and dramatic.
Much appreciated, Marc.
I enjoyed this. Well done!
Thanks, Barb!
A memoir written in 50 steely words. So well written.
I’m glad you liked it, Carol.