If I could go back to the day you passed away or even before, what would I say? What would you expect me to say? Would you expect anything at all? Or would you expect silence and crying?
If I could go back to that day, I would most likely remember all the good times we had. Or even listen to one of my parents' memories of their time with you. Would their time be happy or upsetting? Would they make you cry or would you laugh? How would we remember your last day?
If I could go back to the day you passed away or even before, I would thank you for everything you've done. Do you remember all the times you watched us kids? Or when we, as a family, came to make sure you were alright after being in the hospital? Do you remember when we had a family reunion and took a bunch of pictures? Or when the girls were playing together in the bedroom that day? Do you remember how many grandkids you have? Could you name all of your grandkids?
If I could go back to that day, I would cry. Would you allow for silence while I cry? Or would you let me crawl into your bed with you and hold me? Would you have one of my parents hold me? Or would you have someone, if not yourself, tell me to stop and "man up"? Would everyone stare at me? Would they call me a baby? Or would they cry with me?
If I could go back to the day you passed away or even before, I would be happy. Would you smile with me? Or would you ask me what I'm thinking about? Would you laugh and remember all the good times we had? Or would you talk about some of the memories we had? Would my parents or anyone else join in? Would we have a day of storytelling? Or would we just all sit there smiling, not sharing a thing?
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What Would I Do?
Short StoryThis piece of writing is very personal. I wrote it in my 11th grade English class when I was free. We were talking about losing people and this popped in my head. It's for my grandpa who passed away a few years ago. Please, if you read this one, let...
