How to Remember
The man walks into a valley of bleached bones that stretches for miles. The white, chalky fragments clatter and snap beneath his feet.
He reaches down, picks up a thin, hollow bone and punches tiny holes in it with a knife.
Placing the flute to his lips, the man blows a simple song of a few mournful notes. This is how to remember humanity.
This one says a lot in so few words. Outstanding!
Comment by A.M.F. — March 9, 2009 @ 7:14 pm
Great story! Love the really short ones that, like A.M.F. said, say a lot in just a few words.
Comment by Bob Eccles — March 10, 2009 @ 8:08 pm
Really enjoyed this. Sad and lyrical.
Comment by jennifer walmsley — March 11, 2009 @ 3:39 am