LJI friends & rivals: topic 5

[noodledays]

Louisa peered up into the cold night sky. For the first time in maybe a week, she could see more than six or seven stars while she did so. When she took a further moment to estimate, she realized it was clear enough tonight to see stars all over the sky for the first time in recent memory - yesterday's big storm had definitely helped clear out

Comments

[murielle]

That was so lovely, sad...more than sad...but lovely.

Your last paragraph is beautiful and so true. An absolutely lovely entry.

[eternal_ot]

Beautifully captured..my heart went out for her..Well written indeed!

[dmousey]

Nice work... peace~~~D

[dee_aar2]

This is a beautiful piece capturing the emotions of Louisa perfectly. I especially loved the part describing the bond between mother and daughter. All children are supposed to be equal for a mother but I suppose the relationship between mothers and daughters are more giving than those between mothers and sons. I guess its just that daughters tend to be more thoughtful inspite of having their own life and sons well take it for granted even if they are loving.

Loved reading this.

[misfitmanor]

My mother recently lost one of her best friends, who is 25 years her junior, and was killed in a violent targeted shooting. Nothing like losing a child, I know, but the shock of it was devastating, and her best friend in the world, who'd been close to her for over 40 years, made a trip to the other side of the country to spend time with her when she needed it. I get how when you're past the point where you've lost our own mother, there are moments like this one no one else but a best friend will do.

~karmasoup