Rise Again

in #fiftywords6 years ago

“Dad? Wake up.” Sweat poured from Annie. Tears pricked her eyes.

Exhausted, she stumbled, landing on the bed. Her legs trembled. They were on fire.

“What? It's barely daybreak.”

He sat up in bed. The wheelchair was in the doorway.

Annie smiled. “Too early for a walk?”

This is my entry to the 50 Word Challenge, hosted by @jayna.

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This is a very powerful piece. Great work! Very proud of you.

Thank you!

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This is very good. It really is... Looking forward to reading your next fiftywords already :o)

Thank you!

Beautifully done, @alheath. I love how this little piece and a tender moment suggests a much larger reality.

Thank you! I may possibly make a bigger story out of it yet...

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