When she first set foot in her
parent’s house, she knelt down and kissed the floor.
It was her way to show respect to the home that had seen her
childhood.
After her mother's untimely death, she had gone abroad.
She was back after two decades!
The fragrances reminded her of
departed dear ones.
But, her mother's fragrance was strong.
Memories came alive.
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| Photo Prompt- Sarah Potter |
She dreamt that her mother had prepared her favourite meal.
She woke up feeling full!
But, she could still smell the
fresh food!
How was this possible?
She pinched herself.
The sound from the kitchen was real.
100 Words story for Friday Fictioneers
What do you think happened in this story? Was she still dreaming?
Don't you feel that some smells never really go?
Do you believe that our near and dear are our guardian angels?
Dear Anita,
ReplyDeleteScents are powerful memory triggers, aren't they?
Shalom,
Rochelle
I'm not sure ghosts need to cook and eat
ReplyDeleteThe wish is father, or in this case mother, to the thought
ReplyDeleteSense of smell has to be the strongest of them all.
ReplyDeleteSmells linger longest in our memory. She was probably still dreaming. On the other hand...
ReplyDeleteSusan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
Amazing the memories that can be held by a childhood home.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful memoir! Smells for me bring back so many memories.
ReplyDeleteA lovely reminiscence.
ReplyDeleteIf the sound from the kitchen was real I wonder who was there. Intriguing!
ReplyDeleteMy yarn!
My practical mind takes me to some relative who knew her mother came in and is preparing what is known to be her favorite food. But even if it's only a memory, it's a rather nice way to wake up :)
ReplyDeleteLovely remembrances of life when her mother filled the house. I'm always amazed how strong memories flood in when I smell a certain odor or fragrance. Nicely written!
ReplyDeleteI think the dream feels so real she woke up crying.
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