PHOTO PROMPT – © J Hardy Carroll
… “ashes to ashes, we all fall down.” The two sisters giggled as they hit the ground.
“Want to go home to play?”
I wish I could.
“Want to play tag, again?”
I just want to sit here and talk.
“Mama and papa miss you, you know.”
I know. I want to go see them but I’m afraid to.
“Because of what happened?”
Yeah.
“You shouldn’t have left us like that.”
He was bomb. No one saw it coming.
“I know. I wish I had a gun so I could shoot them back.”
Never speak like that, again, little sister. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
*These spectral sisters are my tribute to France. May all those involved find peace. May the world one day be rid of all this hatred.
This is a story in 100 words for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle-Wisoff-Fields based on the photo above. Click the blue frog to read more stories inspired by this photo!
All In A Dad's Work 
Our greatest enemies are hate and greed, our greatest allies are love and understanding. Out of the mouths of babes……
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So true Mick. I’ve been seeing the MLK quote making its rounds and I knew I wanted it in my 100 words, even if just a piece of it.
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oh my heart…may we all find peace.
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I would love for it to happen during our lifetime. But humans have been fighting for thousands of years and they’ll be fighting for thousands more.
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Oh yes…they’ll find a reason for it too. 😦
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I like how you can make something so short be relevant and have an emotional impact. Well done
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Thank you. This one was one of my favorites to write. Glad you like it, too 🙂
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