6-minute Stories Randell Jones

Personal Stories about courage and regret, danger and desire, …about choosing
Personal Story Publishing Project, Vol. 10, spring 2024

– The medical words rain down, soaking me to the core.
The tides are turning, I can tell.

– We did not want such a choice. Who would?
Our circles of love and life together were put to rest.

– Will I be a good grandmother?
“How could you do that to 6?” I thrust hand to heart.

– You’re not gonna get any last words from this one, Honey.”
At the words “lusty yell” Doc opens his eyes.

– Truth is, she’s sitting here beside me right now..
I was looking at the mismatched attire of poverty and fatigue.