Friday, 4 April 2008

Friday 55 Flash Fiction # 21 The Letter

The letter


Maggie opened the letter.




“Maggie, I’m sorry I didn’t have the courage to tell you face to face” it read.

“I had to leave, I didn’t have a choice”.

“I’d known for a while, it was inevitable”.



Maggie’s eyes filled with tears




“I’m sorry I died and left you, always remember that I love you”.




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34 comments:

  1. Flowerpot4 April 2008 at 09:51

    oh sniff!!

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  2. Anonymous4 April 2008 at 10:46

    Oh, that one's really sad.

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  3. Laura Jane Williams4 April 2008 at 11:09

    Ohmygosh I've got tears in my eyes!

    x

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  4. MarmiteToasty4 April 2008 at 11:36

    Gawds sake...... dont ya know Im a little emotional at the moment lol.... at least the tears washed me face lol

    x

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  5. buffalodick4 April 2008 at 11:42

    Sad.

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  6. Dumdad4 April 2008 at 11:58

    I didn't see that coming, you rascal. Good stuff.

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  7. G-Man4 April 2008 at 12:15

    Awww Ake...

    Well done in 55 words my dear...

    You always play so well, and you always play!

    Thank You for participating..I love coming here...G

    Have a Great Week-End!!

    xox

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  8. Jo Beaufoix4 April 2008 at 12:17

    Oh, sad. Fab though. :D

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  9. James Goodman4 April 2008 at 12:51

    oh, that was a very sad, 55. Excellent use of so few words... :D

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  10. bindhiya4 April 2008 at 15:08

    Dear Akelamalu,
    That was a sad one...
    You done so good...you just amaze me on a daily basis!
    Have a beautiful day!
    ♥ & ((hugs))
    bindi

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  11. Akelamalu4 April 2008 at 15:46

    Aw don't cry Flowerpot ((hug))

    I know, what was I thinking Citizen? :(

    Oh no, not another teary gal GIM, it's only a story. X

    Marmie, don't you start, it's not real honest honey xx

    I'm regretting doing it now Buff! :(

    Thanks Dumdad :)

    Cheers G-man, I love Fridays! :)

    Thankyou Jo xx

    Why thankyou James, that's really kind of you. :)

    You're too kind Bindi, thanks honey. x

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  12. Ron4 April 2008 at 16:10

    Bravo!!!

    You TOTALLY got me on this one,
    Akelamalu!!!

    However, I didn't find it sad. To me, it felt more like "Dark Comedy"...but you know MY sense of humor, don't you!?!?

    You are SOOOO wonderful with these!!! Thank you for sharing.

    Have a FAB weekend, dear lady.

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  13. Pam4 April 2008 at 16:20

    you just HAD to go make a sad one. fabulous as usual :) xo

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  14. storyteller4 April 2008 at 17:36

    You're just too good at this!

    I've got two Haiku
    posts on Tennis ... Men's Upate
    and a Women's Too

    Hugs and blessings,

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  15. Akelamalu4 April 2008 at 17:45

    You totally got it Ron my friend. xx

    Well sad in a way Ciara x

    Why thank you Storyteller :)

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  16. crpitt4 April 2008 at 17:48

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  17. crpitt4 April 2008 at 17:49

    Even though I am a beyond awful commenter now, I have absolutely loved these posts.

    :)

    I am up there in the google feeds watching and reading you :)

    (stupid typo first time)

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  18. Akelamalu4 April 2008 at 17:57

    Great to see you Claire and thankyou honey. I really thought you'd forsaken me or even worse that I'd done something to offend you. xx

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  19. Casdok4 April 2008 at 18:10

    Very touching :(

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  20. Dave4 April 2008 at 19:24

    Nothing like stabbibg me in the heart with such a sad piece of writing! :-)

    It was very well written. Thank you.

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  21. Linda4 April 2008 at 19:34

    I'm so used to your "Flash Fiction" having a humourous twist that I wasn't expecting that one today!

    Very well written even if it is sad.

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  22. Empress Bee (of the high sea)4 April 2008 at 21:44

    very powerful writing my friend...

    smiles, bee
    oxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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  23. Jennifer S5 April 2008 at 00:44

    Sad, indeed.

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  24. Travis Cody5 April 2008 at 02:28

    That's so sad. Well done.

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  25. Akelamalu5 April 2008 at 10:07

    Ah yes Casdok :(

    Sorry Dave, but I'm glad you liked it. x

    I thought I'd have a change Linda, thanks.

    Thankyou Bee xx

    I feel bad now I've made everyone sad Jennifer! :(

    Thanks Trav. x

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  26. Odat5 April 2008 at 23:09

    :-(

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  27. Cath6 April 2008 at 13:00

    That is quite a talent you have, to write a comprehensive piece in only 55 words. I have read some of your others and they are very good.

    I love writing but could not do it in 55 words. I write like I talk - too much!

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  28. Akelamalu6 April 2008 at 13:25

    Odat ((hug)) x

    Thankyou Cath, you should give it a try it's easier than you think! :)

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  29. Cha Cha6 April 2008 at 16:27

    I love how you accent your 55 with such beautiful photo imagery.

    And such a sad 55.

    Sad because it's words are powerful.

    I know everyone has used this word already, 'sad.'

    But, it is sad, because Maggie is sad.

    But, in the end it's sort of happy.

    He left her wanting to be happy.

    To know that.

    It's gorgeous.

    Thanks for comin' by mine.

    Be well, Ake.

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  30. Akelamalu6 April 2008 at 16:28

    Ah, you understood exactly what I was trying to convey Strumpet, thankyou. :)

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  31. Sandi McBride6 April 2008 at 18:09

    I'm going to give this a try...I promise...once I figure out what you're doing, lol!
    Sandi

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  32. Akelamalu6 April 2008 at 19:31

    Look here

    http://susiestheboss.blogspot.com/2006/03/55-friday.html

    to see what 55 Fiction is about Sandi.

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  33. Misty DawnS6 April 2008 at 19:52

    You have a wonderful and awesome talent, my friend!

    You also did a great interview over at David's, by the way.

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  34. Akelamalu6 April 2008 at 21:03

    Aw thanks Misty, you're very kind. x

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