I woke up with a feeling of dread. The day was meant to be a celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. But it reminded me of other events. Personal events. The death of a family and my belief in the goodness of humanity. Remembering past Easters caused tears to run down my face. Egg hunts. Family dinners. Togetherness. Destroyed by a gun and a psychopath claiming we would all be resurrected. My meal today would be a solitary one in memory of the Resurrection, the love of a family, and the annihilation of a church community.
(I wished to write a piece on the celebration on Easter but my hands typed the above. In spite of this piece, I do wish everyone a wonderful Easter Sunday with their family)
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2017
(This post was inspired by Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle. The challenge asks for bloggers to write a story in 100 words or less in response to the photo prompt.)
I’m so sorry that you have such sad memories of Easter Sunday. Unfortunately Death doesn’t take a holiday on any day but this event sounds particularly horrific.
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I am sorry that you misunderstood – what I wrote was a piece of fiction. My memories of Easter have all been very positive.
As you say, death and mental illness do not take a day off on Easter Sunday. I guess I was thinking of those people who were alone today, and who had had life-changing experiences.
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Dear Colline,
Powerful and poignant. Happy Easter.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle.
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A story of our times, sadly, Colline. Happy Easter to you and the family. 🙂 🙂
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I agree Jo. What I have been hearing on the news must be affecting my subconscious.
A blessed Easter to you and yours Jo.
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Thank you for sharing the story, Colline! It’s also a reminder. 🙂
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Yes, we need to be thankful for what we have.
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*drukkie* ❤
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Dankie 🙂
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I do pray that GOD brings blessings your way, today ! HE is alive…and because of that, we can live with the hope of one day being with HIM forever…no more pain…no more sorrow…only peace. HE loves you ❤
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A realisation which the character in my story has come to, I think, as Easter is still celebrated in spite of the massacre.
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Thanks for sharing! It was a heartfelt piece.
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Thank you for reading. I am glad you enjoyed it.
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Very poignant. A strong story!
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Thank you Alicia for your positive comment.
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Finding the joy in the beautiful things. Not always easy!
Hope you had a nice Easter!
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I agree – sometimes you need to make that extra effort.
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Hope your Easter was pleasant.
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It was, thank you Dawn.
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An up to date and very topical story, well done
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Thank you so much Michael.
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Sad story, yet uplifting as the narrator honors her memory.
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Thank you. 🙂
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Oh Colline, I am so sorry you have such sad memories of Easter’s past.
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These are not my own memories Michellle – this is what I wrote as a response to a writing prompt 🙂
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Oh, good. I was so engrossed, I forgot it was a response to a prompt.
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That is a nice compliment Michelle 🙂
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I guessed right. It’s fiction. Thank God for that.
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I wouldn’t wish this experience on anyone.
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