Nan rocked to and fro, murmuring. “There’s a stranger out there. He’s here to turn me all inside out.â€
“Come, Miss Nan, won’t you wear this pretty blue robe today?†Nan shook her head to the proffered robe.
“No, it won’t do. It just won’t do. He’s taken all my color away. It’s all grey. Where is my color?â€
The harried doctor stood at the desk making notes on the clipboard. “How is she today, Nurse?â€
“She’s pretty confused, Doctor. You’ll want to adjust her meds. It breaks my heart.â€
“Well, let’s go see her then. We’ll make her comfortable.â€
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Lance’s 100 Word Song this week is Grey Street. This is my offering for LeeRoy.
An interesting take on the prompt. Endearing, and sad at the same time.
I like it. Is there really a stranger or has her mind turned against itself. Nice interpretation of the song.
I worry that my mother will be confused like this when she is older. it will be heartbreaking.
This is too close, too soon. Perfectly written and heart wrenching.