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THIS PROFILE PICTURE IS A PAINTING BY SAMUEL BAK. THE TITLE IS "INTERRUPTION". THIS BLOG IS ABOUT CHILDHOOD ABUSE, THE DESTRUCTION IT CAUSES AND HOW I FEEL A CONNECTION TO HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

"THE GIFT"... SMASH365: WRITE


KINDNESS...PASS IT ON. 
Photo:  Courtesy of unknown source...no copyright infringement intended.


“Use this prompt to inspire. Write for 5 minutes:

 A gift is left on the back porch.”

 


THE GIFT



It had been a difficult day.  A deep sadness permeated my heart.  Yet, I knew I had to go home and face the ghosts of my illusions. 



As I was walking from the garage to my back door, I noticed a small piece of paper jammed in the crevice of the storm door.  I really did not give it much thought as I approached the door.  I was deep inside and was thinking:   “‘storm door’…does it keep the storms in or out?”  I grabbed the note and unlocked the door.



“I just stopped by for a quick visit.  I hope you are having a beautiful day.  Love always, your friend.”



The tears flowed freely as a read the note.  The love of my friend entered my heart and suddenly the sadness lifted and I was filled with peace.



Sometimes, the smallest gesture…a note, a smile, a simple hello, can make the BIGGEST difference in a person’s life.



Let us all go out and make a difference.



Peace.

Nico


4 comments:

  1. great post..!!!
    and yeah.. small things makes great difference in life :)
    nice to see some colors on your blog... :)
    God bless..
    be happy :) :)

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  2. You do make a difference. Beautifully written.
    Love and Peace, Nico.

    In'Lakesh, Michi <3

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  3. Nico, i hadn't thought about storm doors keeping storms in -- yes, said my heart. so much of what haunts us is trapped inside Rw

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  4. these small things matters a lot... n makes a great difference :)

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