Unceasing
A Realistic Fiction
A piano sits in the empty room where Amy used to play with her heart poured in every key, her fingers tapping to the tune of Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, and Debussy. But one accident and, in the blink of an eye, those days were gone.
“Do you know the first thing I did after I find out I have ALS?” A voice came from behind and she turned to find her mother’s weak smile. “I started swimming. I lived my life doing the thing I love the most. I swum rivers, beaches, and pools until this disease finally took away my strength. That morning, I felt like I died a thousand times and all those years of fight were pointless.””
Her mother paused, catching her breath. “But there are things that even death cannot take.” She walked slowly towards Amy, with eyes brimming with tears. “Love. My love for water never ceased… And so should your love for music, my child.”
Word Count: 162
Here is for Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers prompt. This week’s photo prompt was taken from a hidden paradise near our place. It was not until last year that the locals discovered how beautiful this river was.
P.S. My deepest condolences to PJ and her family. You have my prayers and love. Please take care and stay strong PJ. ❤
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April 11, 2017 at 6:48 pm
I love how you told so much in so little: what happened to the mother, the backstory, why the accident occurred. But what’s even more beautiful is how the mother’s love for swimming and her daughter still remained, and how she encourages her daughter to do the same!
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April 12, 2017 at 7:47 am
Thank you, C. That’s the best things we can do, right? Hold on to what and who we love. When age comes for us or fate brings harm to our doorstep, all that’s left is love.
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April 11, 2017 at 6:50 pm
This story has so much of positive vibes! Very nice read. 🙂
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April 12, 2017 at 7:48 am
Happy to share the positive vibes, Prakash. Have a lovely day .😁
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April 12, 2017 at 8:14 pm
Pleasure! Good day to you too! 🙂
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April 11, 2017 at 7:07 pm
A mother’s love indeed never ceases…🤗
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April 12, 2017 at 7:50 am
Amen to that, Mich. ❤️
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April 11, 2017 at 7:25 pm
A sad story Maria, but one with a hint of hope.
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April 12, 2017 at 8:00 am
Hope can make a whole lot difference on how we see the world… it’s one step to healing. 😊
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April 11, 2017 at 10:31 pm
touching …and deep …
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April 12, 2017 at 8:07 am
Those three words make my day. Glad to know I gave justice to them..
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April 11, 2017 at 10:33 pm
Words of wisdom, are powerful things. I hope that the girl can hold on to her love for music.
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April 12, 2017 at 8:08 am
Yes, they do. I hope for the same thing, Michael. 😊 Thank you.
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April 11, 2017 at 10:56 pm
Sometimes one has to find hope in sadness and pain.
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April 12, 2017 at 3:01 am
A beautiful story of hope, love and perserverance in the face of tragedy. Well done!
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April 12, 2017 at 3:47 am
Wonderful emotive piece.
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April 12, 2017 at 9:41 am
A dear friend of mine has ALS. He faces it with grace and courage, which is far beyond anything I have.
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April 12, 2017 at 11:40 am
Very inspiring–Well Done!!
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April 12, 2017 at 11:47 am
“But there are things that even death cannot take.”
this is such a heartwarming tale my dearie. ❤ ❤ ❤ it almost made me cry. ❤ ❤ ❤
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April 13, 2017 at 7:48 am
Aw, exactly.. ❤️❤️❤️ thanks dearieee
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April 18, 2017 at 11:13 am
always dearie!
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April 12, 2017 at 3:27 pm
This story was beautifully moving – so much in so few words.
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April 13, 2017 at 4:23 pm
A very nice story! So many powerful lines and positive vibes.
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April 14, 2017 at 7:45 am
There are different ways of displaying strength and love. I think the mother found her way, and I hope the daughter will too ❤
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April 14, 2017 at 12:25 pm
Oh heartbreaking piece, but I get her swimming as much as she could, until she couldn’t any longer. It’s living like you we’re dying, as Tim McGraw sings about,
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April 15, 2017 at 8:57 am
I can sense hope despite the sufferings. Well written, Maria. ❤️ No matter what sufferings there may be, it’s love and passion that keeps us going. 🙂
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April 17, 2017 at 4:12 am
A story of two lifetimes in so few words. Well done.
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April 17, 2017 at 7:48 am
so much love and encouragement in your story. love the connection with the beautiful place you have photographed and how it translates into a real life situation between two people.
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April 18, 2017 at 6:53 am
Thank you, Gina. ❤️ I hope you had a wonderful Easter. Happy Tuesday ☀️
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April 18, 2017 at 8:08 am
I did Maria thank you. happy week ahead to you too
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