Friday, June 19, 2009

it must be Friday

Hat brushed, shoes shined, Windsor knot snug, mustache combed.
And she...she puts her hair up for the grand occasion: The anticipation and thrill of receiving a scribbled card from her Love miles and miles and miles away.
A knock on the screen door. The dog barks. He retracts 3 steps without turning his back, standing at respectable eye level.
'Ma'am,' nods the familiar friendly face.
'Oh!'
'What does he say this time?'
She turns the card over in both hands, eyes darting.
'He's coming home,' her voice breaks.

9 Comments:

Blogger Robin said...

What a wonderful photo.....
Is this a postcard?

Thanks for sharing.
Have a beautiful weekend.

6/19/2009 11:22 AM  
Blogger Postcardy said...

What a hat/helmet! I'm wondering where he is...

6/19/2009 4:35 PM  
Blogger Marie Reed said...

The last word 'breaks' holds such power... what a whirlwind of emotion she most be feeling... excitement and maybe fear of what time has changed? Beautiful and impressive Phil!

6/19/2009 4:51 PM  
Blogger Aimee said...

Great photo & story too! Happy PFF!

6/19/2009 5:54 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

this is really a vintage postcard :)
xx

6/19/2009 9:02 PM  
Blogger Debby said...

Oh, this is a great card. Love it! Great tunes here.
debby

6/20/2009 8:45 AM  
Blogger larkspur said...

oh, the anticipation of a scribbled card from a lover miles and miles and miles away....

6/22/2009 4:59 PM  
Blogger Tess Kincaid said...

Beautiful, Phil.

6/23/2009 9:51 AM  
Blogger Kristin - The Goat said...

I'm stil trying to get to everyone from the PFF list...it's almost Friday again!

I love the scene you set. Fabulous storytelling or was it real...we'll just have to decide.

6/24/2009 12:22 AM  

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