Did we ever stop to discover sterling qualities in each other?
Ideologically, we were on opposite sides of an imaginary fence. We lived at cross-purposes and tried never to cross each other’s paths.
When I started writing, I learned to explore and develop characters’ mindsets. I found myself thinking of you more often, and I did not know why.
I walked on your footprints, and something inside me changed.
Forgiveness? No, just empathy and understanding.
We could have been good friends today, only if you had lived a little longer.
Only if I could let you peek into my thoughts…
Creative Experiments and More 
This was a very sad story and a sober reminder that it’s ok to open up and share. 😦
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People find it difficult to change a stance once taken.
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such is life.
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True that.
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Poignant and bittersweet.
I’m drawn to the line: “I walked on your footprints, and something inside me changed.” Beautiful imagery and use of the prompt!
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Thank you so much, Angela!
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Such regret!
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True 😔
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Dear Reena,
If only’s too late. Lovely write.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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True that. Thank you, Rochelle!
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A lovely story about friendships.
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Thank you, Diana! Glad you saw it as friendship.
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🙂💯
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A moving story
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome
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Wow! blows my mind this morning! Very good write. Forgiveness? yes, forgetting – No! I, too, have developed characters based on real people… it comes with the show, right. but, for some reason, never that particular person.
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It’s not easy to enter a tormentor’s mind. There are some zones where you don’t want to enter again.
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Very true. Very, very true.
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A lovely bittersweet meditation
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Thanks, Neil!
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