Nothing.
The only thing she could hear were the birds flying around
her. They were all that was left. Her home, her family…gone.
She looked at what used to be her mother’s vegetable garden.
Only a few of the plants remained, the rest had been stripped or trampled, just
like everything else.
She was alone. Completely, and utterly alone.
What if she hadn’t gone off this morning? What if she’d been
there with her family? Would it have made a difference?
No. It wouldn’t have changed the outcome.
Taking one last look, she stood, and walked back into the
forest.
Consumed with despair. I can feel her sadness tinged with a touch of guilt for going out. Great flash
ReplyDeleteOnly the strong and brave can stand up after loss like that, good for her. You put her through a lot ;) heart wrenching flash
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written yet heart-wrenching scene
ReplyDeleteThe pain carries throughout. Sad but wonderfully written.
ReplyDeleteHow sad. You can definitely feel her despair. Great post!
ReplyDeleteOh such pain...So very wonderful in so little words. Great FFF>
ReplyDeleteIf she had stayed, she probably would have suffered the same fate as her family. Sad FFF, I hope she remains safe
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