There was very little green in the greenhouse.
Desolate. Dry. Barren. Unwelcoming.
Like his life, once the water of her love was removed. It had been she who kept the greenhouse going. She lovingly tended every plant, every sprig. Life thrived under her hands.
So had his life thrived, when she was there. Cancer took her. It took everything else, too. Her life had been joy. Now, his was a desert.
Would the rain ever return? Would he wither and die like all those plants?
He found it hard to care.
Just Writing! 
I think he’ll pick up and the rain will come again
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I hope you’re right!
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Beautiful story!
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Thanks.
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Life can be hard. I hope he finds a way to come through it and survive.
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People do, Iain. Losing your life partner is truly a great sorrow.
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Dear Linda,
Beautifully written grief described to a T.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks so much 🙂
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Scorched earth comes to mind here. His devastation is complete 😦 Good descriptions in here, Linda. Makes my heart go out to the poor guy.
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Exactly what I hoped. Thanks 🙂
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You’re very welcome, Linda.
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Really nice story!
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Part of him died, one can only hope he managed to find what remained worth living for.
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Yes. Good observation, Keith. Thanks.
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This is beautifully written, Linda and reminds me of the book I just read called “A Man Called Ove” – only he said she was colour to his black and white…
I am hoping he will find happiness again.
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Thanks, Dale. Her color to his black and white. I like that.
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It was such a beautiful visual. 🙂 Wonderful read, by the way 🙂
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I’m adding it to my list. My ever-growing list 🙂
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I can’t even see the end of mine 😏. Seems I buy one and five are added…
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🙂
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Sad story of how grief can destroy all hope. It takes strength to accept any loss and it takes time to rebound.
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Yes, James. And no one’s grief journey is exactly like anyone else’s.
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I enjoyed all the beautiful contrasts in your story. Very well done.
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Such terrible despair. Well written Linda.
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Thanks 🙂
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Aww this is so sad.
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Yes it is. Grief is terrible.
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Beautifully put! A double loss. How terribly sad
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Thanks, Laurie.
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You wrote his love for her and their loving relationship so beautifully. It’s never easy to get over such a loss, let’s hope he finds solace in the time they had together.
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Cancer is a ravenous beast. Very poignant and well told.
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Thank you.
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Unfortunately it happens to so very many people
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