As Rose was preparing breakfast, a ray of sunlight entered her kitchen. She started humming,

… Smile though your heart is aching …

Her fight back to life after her suicide attempt had been tough, but now she felt confident.

… Smile even though it’s breaking …

With gratitude, Rose thought of the doctor who had connected her with DAWN, Domestic Abuse Women’s Network.

… If you smile through your fear and sorrow…

Those angels had patiently supported her until she was strong enough to start working.

…Smile and maybe tomorrow…

At last, Rose was free.

… You’ll see the sun come shining through for you.

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    Linda Rock
    Linda Rock(@linda-rock)
    11 months ago

    Yay! Rose was saved and free from Phil’s clutches! It’s impossible not to sing along to your story, Christer. And now we have a Nat King Cole trilogy of stories… Allan’s, Carrie’s and yours! All very different and all extremely well written.

    Carrie OLeary
    Carrie OLeary(@carrie-oleary)
    11 months ago

    Oh, I love this Christer. I must read the previous stories to gain context. Unfortunately I missed reading and commenting on most of the Autumn stories with being so poorly with Covid and I hate not voting on great stories! Nicely done!

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    11 months ago

    Hooray! I am happy that Rose was luckily and miraculously saved from death. My heart is singing with joy. I love it so much. Nicely done. 

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    Reply to  Christer Norrlof
    11 months ago

    You’re welcome, Christer. Thanks for introducing that movie to me, Christer. I am watching the trailer of that movie on Youtube. And I love it. I will find a way to download the whole movie. It’s a little bit funny.

    Last edited 11 months ago by Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    Reply to  Christer Norrlof
    11 months ago

    I must say that Charlie Chaplin is a legend.

    Margarida Brei
    Margarida Brei(@margarida-brei)
    11 months ago

    A well deserved Five Star rating, Christer! Masterful use of Nat King Cole ‘s “Smile” lyrics intertwine with a recovering victim’s thoughts. Love how the lyrics give her strength. Having lost my only sister through suicide, your story resonates with me. Wish my darling sister had had the support of some wonderful organisation. Great intertwining of the victim’s thoughts and song lyrics. You explored controversial subjects of suicide, domestic abuse quietly yet… Read more »

    Thompson Emate
    Thompson Emate(@thompson-emate)
    Reply to  Margarida Brei
    11 months ago

    Yes, Christer you explored those sensitive topics well and good.

    Allan Neil
    Allan Neil(@allan-neil)
    11 months ago

    Apologies for the time lapse, Christer. I’ve been having trouble with VC when I am not at my desk as my iPad refuses to let me comment. It’s a huge coincidence, I suppose, both of us using the same lyric, but when I saw the prompt ‘smile’ one of the first things I thought of was THAT song and how I could weave a tale around it. Your story is very good… Read more »

    Thompson Emate
    Thompson Emate(@thompson-emate)
    11 months ago

    This is a lovely story, Christer. It’s well deserving of a 5-star rating. Well done.

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