IAIN KELLY

TIME

Too old.

Her back was killing her. She straightened up and stretched.

This would be the last year.

Next summer she would need to get some help in, or let the garden grow wild.

Maybe that was the answer.

Time to give up trying to control everything.

Time to just go with whatever will be, will be.

Time to let things flower on their own.

Time to let go.

She walked slowly back to the shed, put everything away and shut the door.

Time to just let things be.

She admired her handiwork and smiled.

She felt light and free, like a child once again.


I’m taking part in the Three Things Challenge, hosted over on Pensitivity101’s blog. Each prompt has three words to incorporate into a piece of writing. This week’s words are: FLOWER, BACK and OLD. Follow the link to see what other writers came up with.

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16 responses to “TIME”

  1. blindzanygirl Avatar
    blindzanygirl

    I really enjoyed reading your piece. It kind of reminded me of ourselves. Having to finally let go the controls. I related to this so much, and I feel you have put it so well. Thankyou for the Follow. I have returned it.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you for the lovely comment 🙂

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      1. blindzanygirl Avatar
        blindzanygirl

        You are cery welcome 😊

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  2. joyroses13 Avatar

    Great post! There is such truth in it, at times we really do need to just let go and it can be so freeing!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you – especially at the moment I think!

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      1. joyroses13 Avatar

        Exactly!
        You are welcome!

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  3. pensitivity101 Avatar

    Nicely written Iain. Thanks for joining in today.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you Di

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  4. notestowomen Avatar

    Wonderfully written, Iain. Very relatable. And there’s nothing more freeing than letting go.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you 🙂

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  5. robertawrites235681907 Avatar

    This is a lovely idea, Iain.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Roberta, lovely to see you stopping by 🙂

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  6. Jennie Avatar
    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Jennie

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      1. Jennie Avatar

        You’re welcome, Iain.

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