My jaw dropped, and my tongue fell out when I realized the book contained Mom’s intimate letters. The inscription on the cover literally made my face blush. My PopPop was my father!
Jesus! I’d have to drag myself to a vigil for my sanity after learning this!
How many ways had they told me we were normal and threw up a barrier surrounding our past? Mom’s death would have to be the catalyst for the truth.
Slowly, I made the climb up the main stairs towards Nana’s room, holding the memento tightly.
How could she have kept this from me?
Love the photo and the poem!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Sarah! π
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love the drama in your story! The photo is fantastic! That staircase is a real work of art! A great post!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks, Dwight! I’m so happy that you enjoyed it. π Yeah, I LOVED finding that image of the staircase. It’s gorgeous.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Heck of an implied story. At least it was kept in the family…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks! π What an interesting way to say incest. lol
LikeLiked by 2 people
A story filled with surprise and drama. ππππ
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much, Carrie! π
LikeLike
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve said it before … I love what you do with these challenges!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
β€ Thanks, Nan!! π I love them too! Maybe because it is really a restrictive challenge for me, it brings out the most creativity?
LikeLiked by 1 person
A family’s hidden secrets can be daunting. Brilliant writing, Susi!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, and when they are out in the open – BAM! Thanks so much, Eugenia! β€
LikeLiked by 1 person
Most welcome, Susi! π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Reblogged this on yazΔ±m'yazgΔ±sΔ± (typography).
LikeLike
A well told story Susi. Great use of all the words.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Sadje! Appreciate that so much! β€
LikeLiked by 1 person
Youβre welcome
LikeLiked by 1 person
Intriguing story!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This one definitely feels like it needs a continuation. π Thanks, Ruth!
LikeLiked by 1 person
it sure does!
LikeLiked by 1 person
The tangles of family. Well written.
LikeLiked by 1 person
They are on the spectrum from weird to wonderful! Glad you thought it was well written, Anita. π Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person