The one about the mirror strikes a chord. It's certainly a shock when you suddenly catch sight of your reflection in a shop window and discover the face staring back at you looks nothing like the person inside you, that hopeful 17teen-something...lovely stuff. Thanks for sending the link.
This was my favorite of the Drabble books. I loved all these stories equally. I share your inspiration for one story. Remember the song, "Don't Close Your Eyes"? I can relate to each of the three vignettes as well, on some level.
Hi Laz,
This one was my favorite. :)
Thanks and good luck,
Rue
and have enjoyed all and voted for all - there is not a limit on our votes and all your stories are good.
As we grow closer to graduation day, our mortality sits heavy in the flesh but light for emotion and mind.
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Obviously re-working these to fit the parameters made not one whit of difference in the quality and sensuality of the pieces. I voted for you Laz.