
It was cold. So very cold. The bitter, biting dry cold where the sky was icy bright blue and the very air sang and sparkled with ice crystals.
The little one waited, huddled in the scant shelter of a dark hedge.
The cold was intense, so cold it made your teeth ache and your bones snap. And still the little one waited.
Night came. Someone was near, watching and sad, filled with worry for the little one who waited but whose spark was now very frail. Hope was nearly gone, abandoned before Life was even really started.
The Watcher could bear it no more and stepped down, down from the dark, down in the singing cold as the stars spun in their icy waltz, down in the bleak night to appear before the little one.
She scooped her up, gently, feeling the little life left in its delicate shell and cupped in her hands, and breathed warmth and life into the little one.
Not very far away, a woman lay, sleepless in the dark and the cold, sleepless in the night while tears froze on her cheeks, warm in her bed but cold in her life. Suddenly she thrust back her duvet and thought she would look out into the calm dark, see if it would ease her pain.
She slipped on her dressing gown and went downstairs to open her door into the night, and there on the step lay a little scrap, a tiny thing.
The kitten looked up at the woman and meowed, faintly, hopefully. She bent down to pick her up, and as the little one purred so the frost in her heart began to thaw.
The Watcher returned to her place and told Him what she had done. He smiled and was pleased for although some may be lost there is always Hope.
Beautifully written. Thank you dear Samantha, have a nice day and weekend, Love, nia
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Thank you very much nia, pleased you enjoyed it, lots of love to you, have a wonderful weekend πΊπxxx
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What a lovely tale Samantha π
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Thank you Arlene, I’m so pleased you liked it! πΊπx
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Simply beautiful.
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Thank you – very kind π
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That whispy cloud likes like a sky feather.
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Just like a feather! πΊ
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Lovely tale. Somehow in life we seem to find what we each need when we most need it. π
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Exactly – I don’t know if it’s a “higher power” or the Law of Attraction, but something generally pops up.
Thank you πΊπx
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Yes – something is going on! π
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This story made my morning even brighter. It’s so beautifully–I read it a few times over to appreciate the nuances. Have you ever considered creating a book of your short fiction? If you ever do, put me down for several copies! I need to find something for my mother for Christmas and a book of your magical short fables would be just the ticket. Thank you again for bringing some more magic to my morning. –Jessica
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Thank you very much – that’s truly a lovely compliment!
I hadn’t actually thought of putting the short stories altogether…. that’s a good idea and I shall have to look into that! Thank you very much π xxx
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Let us all know if you do! They would make for a truly magical book.
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Thank you xxx
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You were so dark during the telling of this storm, my arms were filed with goose bumps but it ended so well. You did it again, my friend.
Jean
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Ah thank you very much! It was one of those stories that started with a single image…cold singing stars…
Lots of love to you all πΊπxxx
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Loved this one Samantha!!
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Thank you very much πΊπxx
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Ohhhh Samantha … I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS! So much so that I had tears in my eyes at the end.
Just so very beautiful. Thank you for sharing this bit of wonderful writing.
~ Cobs. xxx
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I am pleased you liked it and thank you for your sensitive response π xxx
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What a beautiful, touching story about hope, Samantha β€ Extra Pawkisses π β€
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Thank you very much π xxx
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A truly heartwarming piece – thank you, Samantha!
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Thank you very much – much appreciated ! π xx
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My pleasure, dear Samantha! π»
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Thatβs a really lovely, touching piece! Almost brought tears to my eyes. And I love that picture of clouds in the shape of a feather. β€οΈβοΈπ
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Thank you very much – pleased you enjoyed it! π xx
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Beautifully written! thank you also for enjoying my blog.
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Thank you very much! πΊπ
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What a sweet story! And very nicely written.
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Thank you very much πx
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