Photo albums.
A collection of mirrors
that once hung on a wall.
Boxes of books:
Biographies;
Fiction;
Non-fiction;
Cookbooks;
Self help;
and journals.
We carefully explored each,
seeking contact
or some small message from beyond.
She does not disappoint.
Notes in margins.
Notes on scraps paper.
One read:
“Life is full of surprises.”
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35 comments:
Life most certainly is full of surprises...love your 55 Monkey!!
Crafty way of saying 'You were never interested when I was around.'
and that is how we leave clues of ourselves for others to find... superb!
going through the life left behind is an interesting voyage of insight and discovery.
Hi there, I have loved reading your flash 55 as usual and to top it off I have even mentioned you in my blog today. My 55 is up and it is only my second one as I am quite new at this.
Have a great weekend!
Oh yes - surprises of all kinds. Nice words.
She certainly was full of surprises. Like she knew you would come back and look.
Very nice 55. Some people you never get to really know until they are gone... Sad but true.
My 55 this week is about Earth hour.
You are welcome to check it out if you want.
Love/ Jo.
never an easy task MM...but it is heart warming. nice 55. thoughts of you and your fam.
Life should be surprise filled...if it isn't, then it's a big bore.
This is my 55 this week!
[if you decide to stop by, scroll down below my Show n tell, as always, to find my FF55]
Have a glorious weekend.
Lovely 55!
Great when you find notes like that...
memories , so precious.
Have you a great weekend, MM.
hugs to you and family,
shakira
Good surprises preferabl...
But one never knows!
Excellent 55 My Friend.
Thanks for being such a loyal and creative contributor.
Thanks for playing today, and have a Kick Ass Week-End...G
I've always believed that life is not only full of surprises, I find that it's also all about our relationships with one another. I am glad that she is still talking with you...great 55.
It is indeed full of surprises!
I love to discover notes in books etc.
I'm so thankful she left notes of herself behind for you to find.
This is really, really wonderful.
yes, inside books are lives from the author's and messages from the owner and reader. for the truth, you must look carefully...
great insight here Monkey Man!
A beautiful 55. i am sure going threw your mother's things is very difficult. The little messages and rememberances must be bitter sweet.
I love it! Your piece made me imagine what my boys might find one day when they have to go through my stuff - and now I'm going to make sure I leave some really special ones too!
You guys are too smart for me.
If I ever want to feel ignorant all I have to do is either attack the NY Time’s Sunday crossword puzzle or try to keep up with you guys and your writing abilities.
Nice poem Here's my rather gory tale
I love the way this ends. Beautiful. It's always fun to find such things. Always a sense of connection.
Anyone who likes books is cool in my book.
Awesome, MM! I did the same thing when my mom was gone. I also do this with my stuff so someday my children will go on a "treasure hunt" until they find bits and pieces of me everywhere.
Keep writing and I promise to keep reading because you are one of the real deal monkeys in this jungle.
I love this,MM. It sounds like rediscovering Mom in the attic after she is gone.
http://pattiken-pattiken.blogspot.com/2010/03/friday-flash-55_26.html
wonderful... :) (you put a smile on my face.. I like .. self help.. cookbooks...lol. cute.
I hope all of your life's surprises are pleasant ones.
:)
That is beautiful, MM. A message and a hug, from tomorrow to today.
May she continue to surprise you; may you always feel her presence.
This 55 was pretty special MM.
this 55 is very fundamental and sense making in general...
thank you for the excellence!
Happy Friday!
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/flash-friday-55-i-am-a-jolly-blogger/
mine is here,
I feel very flattered if you take a look,
this week I feel better after doing it...
take good care!
Nice Flash 55 Monkey Man and thanks for stopping by my place I appreciate you taking the time to do that. Glad you like following Zaphyr's revenge it is fun to do se3e you Sunday.
Larry
Too bad we don't open up "in person", huh?
This one made me think...thanks!
notes in the margins and notes on scrap paper hmmmm? sounds like you are a lucky man--good for you! great post --c
she is still talkin' to you and will always be there...c
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