The dropped stitch
By barrowlass
Her slippers huddle on the hearthrug before the embering fire. The companion set stands in solitary state behind the brass fire fender. Her feet rest upon the wooden footstool he made when their marriage was new. Patina-ed by childrens' hands, it stands solid, foursquare. The clock nibbles away at time with relentless tick-tock rhythms. "For long service", his only token of fifty years subjugation. Inconsequential noise from the TV merges with the budgie's prattle. The bird adores his mirror image, preening for his insubstantial mate. She was knitting a shawl to keep out the creeping cold. She didn't notice that an hour ago she dropped a stitch. Written September 1st, 2001 © on Sep 01 2001 09:17 AM PST 0 • 10
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"Her slippers huddle on the hearthrug..."