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This time i have these digitally created berries. Don't ask the name as I just picked colours and tried blending to get a fruit. If you find any resemblance to any do share. 🙂 I am loving this tiring drawing style at the moment. Lets see what happens next... As for todays Quote "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ―Theodore Roosevelt.
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Painful Humor

By Ira -
“Honey, do you see those duct tapes there? Well, I patched up the door; that naughty thing hurt itself after bumping into me yesterday night. A compassionate man, I fixed the ugly scratches and bruises,” said Adam boastfully when he saw his wife transfixed by the door after seeing his work. 

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Looking sadly at the form that was supposed to be a somber man, Rosy wished to fight her destiny for playing games with her. Here was a man talking to the walls with his gaze fixed on his shoe and feeling pity for the bumping doors. The man she had married was lost forever, but still, he was a good man and her man.

Love gave her the strength.

 Sharing my short story with others at Friday Fictioneers where the inspiration was a photo prompt byDale Rogerson and with Six sentence story 

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  1. Dale21:52

    Oh dear...

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  2. Linda00:51

    Sorry, you're going to have to help me out. Was the man out of his mind? Is Rosie upset that destiny played a trick on her by matching her up with a crazy guy? I'm not sure what's going on here.

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    1. Ira13:16

      Well, you are exactly on the right track. :)

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  3. Iain Kelly01:29

    Adam seems to have a few problems...

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    1. Ira13:29

      Yes he does but, he has a strong support too.

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  4. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields02:07

    Dear Ira,

    Sounds like Adam's delusional. Ouch.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Ira13:30

      Pity, but that seems so...

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  5. Abhijit Ray13:05

    Nice story. Good that she has not given up hope and still loves her husband who does not appear to be in the pink of health.

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    1. Ira13:30

      It is Love when it is unconditional.

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  6. Reena Saxena17:13

    Looks like he hurt someone, and could not get over it.

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    1. Ira13:33

      There has to be some angle that brought him to this state. Actually, this story can have a prequel to it...

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  7. Violet Lentz17:31

    A man lost inside himself. So sad.

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    1. Ira13:41

      Such people can be helped to survive. What actually goes inside them, who knows?

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  8. UP18:59

    Therapist anyone? Sounds like he's hurting, himself and others. Good take on the word. Mine seems so shallow now!

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    1. Ira13:47

      Sad state of life . Well, he must be under some doctor's supervision.

      Also, I read the SSS stories so can firmly say I have yet to reach the level of other blogmates.

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  9. messymimi19:48

    It’s not easy to stay with the person who has lost the essense of self, caretaking takes a lot out of you,

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    1. Ira13:49

      Caretakers are often forgotten in this scenario. It must be so tiring for them, both physically and mentally. They need an emotional and mental support too.

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  10. Keith's Ramblings19:56

    I can't imagine what that must be like. A sorrowful story indeed.

    Click to read my FriFic tale!

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    1. Ira13:35

      Such situations are always tough only the people going through it know the real pain.

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  11. Gah Learner22:13

    This looks like dementia to me, and I'm glad she still loves him. A sad and difficult situation.

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    1. Ira13:38

      Indeed a tough situation. The people who show courage and care at this time need support too.

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  12. Brenda Cox22:46

    A sad bittersweet tale. Rosy still sees the good inside her husband, even with his declining state. Nicely written.

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    1. Ira13:40

      Thank you Brenda. Did not start the story on that note but somehow ended up with this plot. :)

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  13. Anonymous23:33

    I'm with those who see the harsh burden of care giving when a person has been torn loose from the tethers of reality by age or other infirmity.

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    1. Ira13:52

      The lives of the caregivers is equally tough the only difference being that they are able to take care of their own chores and carry on with life...

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  14. GirlieOnTheEdge05:00

    Such heartache, such anguish. To be robbed of a loving spouse by condition/disease. The other person in the marriage fueled by love and fond memories is hopefully receiving help and comfort from both friends and family. Not an easy life.
    This is a very touching Six Sentence.

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    1. Ira13:55

      I agree, not an easy life for either of them but then at least the heart will not be guilty of not trying. The relatives and friends are the support of the emotionally and physically drained caregiver.

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  15. KISLAYA GOPAL15:03

    Love sure gives strength! And it is love that she is with him during his tough time - when he has lost his senses...

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    1. Ira13:57

      I second your opinion. Hope keeps us all moving while love fuels it.

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  16. Deborah Lee17:53

    I think dementia may be the most devastating of all the old-age ills there are. Bless her for standing with him.

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    1. Ira14:02

      Yes, it is and often the symptoms are not understood till late. Future may have some good news regarding the prognosis of this condition. Hopeful.

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  17. grams ramblings18:05

    A well put together piece.

    gramswisewords.blogspot.com

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  18. Frankie21:15

    Dementia? I read it another time after seeing the various comments. He sees a "naughty thing" bumping into him. What actually did you have in mind. In any case you made a strong story out of the photo prompt. Thanks from threefoldtwenty dotcom

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    1. Ira14:12

      Well, 'naughty' was a reference used in the way parents talk about their child who does not pay heed to their advice and has to bear consequences. When the mind plays tricks and thoughts get tangled a door can become naughty. :)
      Thanks for visiting!

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