Simple things.

Being able to take a walk without fear is one of them. The empty blue sky overhead is another. Seeing the children running and playing again, though their innocence has been stolen.

The worry remains. How long will it last this time?

There is no simple solution. There is too much hate, too much history, too much bitterness.

Resolution can only come from the people. It must be the will of everyone on both sides to live together in peace. I don’t hold out much hope.

So I enjoy the simple things while I can. Who knows when the war will come again?

Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (more details HERE). The idea is to write a short story of 100 words based on the photo prompt (above).

To read more stories of 100 words based on this week’s prompt, visit HERE.

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