She begins cleaning out the closet: on hangers, ironed blouses; in drawers, crumpled camisoles; on high shelves, plastic tubs packed with summer clothes.
She doesn’t – can’t – bring them down yet. It’s hard enough to contemplate tomorrow without her mother; summer is incomprehensible.
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no :S this is not an easy task at all
That is indeed a very difficult task.
There’s something about those tangible items that are left behind that make it more real, more difficult.
This is truly touching 🙂
This is a perfect example of the power personal possessions can have.
So heartbreaking. Well done!
Thank you!
A heart-wrenching piece that I fear we all can relate to. There are so many memories to be had from personal possessions.