We used to wind it

by julepontheporch

A series of one shots. Their chronology, or relatedness, is judged by the reader. Yep. Themes flow from loss, to recovery, to life, and love.

1. Waiting

She said she'd be back today, September 23rd, at 6:24 PM.

I am still standing at her airport gate.

It's now September 24, 9:18 PM.

She left a month ago and jokingly I begged her not to leave. She said I've gone through longer lengths without her.

She's right.

But those days I was lost. Now I cannot anymore succumb to the dark. When she left all I could think about was seeing her face again. I should have gone with her.

It's September 24, 9:24 PM.

And I'm still waiting.