White Light & All The Colors In The Rainbow {my first challenge}

by Tiggerstripn2

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I’ve waited so long for this moment.
The bandages that stretch tightly around my head are holding in the darkness of a lifetime.
My daughter and grand daughter sat patiently while the doctor removed the first layer of gauze.
The four-year-old girl sprang from her mother’s lap;
I heard the crinkle of paper.

“Windy, what was that” I asked?

“It’s a surprise Nana” she said with excitement.

“Can you see now”?

“Not yet baby” .

Light filtered through, white light.
Blink while I turn up the lighting said the doctor.
Blurred shapes started to emerge coming slowly into focus.
Windy stood in front of me holding the paper.
A teardrop slipped from the corner of my eye and ran slowly down my cheek.

“Look Nana, I colored you a rainbow” .

“Oh Windy, it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen” .

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  1. White Light & All The Colors In The Rainbow {my first challenge}

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 11 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Okay, officially, and I realize I’m overstepping my authority here but whatever, officially, officially wins for cutest and sweetest entry.

  2. White Light & All The Colors In The Rainbow {my first challenge}

    SKermitgorf's Buddy Icon SKermitgorf

    Posted 11 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Wow! What a sweet story. well told, held my attention throughout

  3. White Light & All The Colors In The Rainbow {my first challenge}

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 11 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Loved, loved, loved (did I mention loved yet?) this piece. I concur with THX , and crown you winner. This was your best line:

    _The bandages that stretch tightly around my head are holding in the darkness of a lifetime. _

  4. White Light & All The Colors In The Rainbow {my first challenge}

    Yeah Write!'s Buddy Icon Yeah Write!

    Posted 11 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    wait… i’m sorry (i know i’m an idiot) but why were there bandages in the first place? once again, i apologize for asking such a dumb question!
    ~
    still love the story (regardless of the whole me not understanding thing which really doesn’t take away from the full effect)! so sweet!

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