The Confession
No, he wanted something better, something she would remember and smile.
Roslyn stood at the door welcoming their invited guest into the room; soon the last guest arrived and Roslyn turned to the room with smile lingering on her light make-up face. Most of the guests were previously known to Roslyn, only few faces seemed to be new to her. Roslyn felt something new, something mushy, like the sloughy edge of a pond; and Roslyn suddenly remembered the scripture that says, “Thus said the lord; refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears; for thy work shall be rewarded, said the lord.” “Heavenly father I thank ya for remembering me, and I’m sorry for always complaining.” She breathes