Dusk peeked through the curtain.
It had been a harrowing day.
Her gardening past time destroyed by a sneaky thief.
It was a small garden. Just enough space for tulips and the rose bush her husband had planted.
“A rose bush for my Rose,” he’d proclaimed,
She longed to hear him say her name.
~~~~~
Why had she been so naive?
Why had she fed that stranger information about her son and his friend?
Was her sight that hazy?
~~~~~
“Are you Vinnie?”, she’d asked him.
“Yes, your son sent me to get the $200 dollars for him.”
~~~~~
She trusted too much.
2018©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Story
Word Count: 100
Photo Prompt: Gah Learner
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September 15, 2018 at 9:13 pm
A sad sign of the times. 😒
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September 16, 2018 at 4:55 pm
It is indeed, a sad state we find ourselves in. I’m sure this isn’t a new thing. It’s just being spoken about now. Let’s hope the future is brighter because it’s been talked about. Thanks you, Linda, for commenting and visiting.
Isadora 😎
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September 12, 2018 at 4:57 pm
Such a tragic story. If there’s a hell, I think that those who exploit the elderly should be near the front of the queue to go there.
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September 12, 2018 at 8:15 pm
I’m with you, Sarah. A place that’s mighty HOT would be in order.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting. I really appreciate it.
Isadora 😎
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September 12, 2018 at 3:15 am
Devastating as to have ones trust destroyed so mercilessly. I feel for her.
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September 12, 2018 at 8:14 pm
The elderly are vulnerable because they came from a trusting society when they held out their
hand for a commitment and knew they could trust that handshake. Thank you, Dahlia, for
enjoying my story and leaving a wonderful comment.
Isadora 😎
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September 10, 2018 at 10:02 pm
The photo and words go together so well Isadora 🙂
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September 11, 2018 at 2:37 pm
I’m pleased you enjoyed my photo prompt story enough to leave a comment.
Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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September 10, 2018 at 9:05 pm
You describe the disappointment and lost feeling perfectly. Such a sad story, preying on the weak is sadly happening everywhere. Where I live it is called ‘grandchildren trick’ — people call and pretend to be the grandchild of lonely elderly people, they ask for a loan from grandma or granddad and send a ‘friend’ to pick the money up. Large sums are stolen that way. Despicable.
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September 11, 2018 at 2:44 pm
Yes, GAH, I’ve heard of that scam too. The elderly were from a trusting world.
A handshake was a contract and their word. They’re vulnerable to the sophisticated
crimes of today. The more this is talked about the more aware people will become.
I’m pleased you liked the story I wrote with your photo. Our Purple Goddess picked
a good one. Thanks for popping by.
Isadora 😎
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September 10, 2018 at 8:08 pm
I find those crimes the most loathsome…. preying on trust…
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September 11, 2018 at 2:39 pm
Yes, they are loathsome, Bjorn. It’s unfortuante that the respect for the elderly
has diminshed to such a degree. I appreciate your stopping by and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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September 10, 2018 at 11:49 am
Sad, but this happens all the time. A theif stole from my grandmother shortly after grandpa died. I’m told they watch the obituaries to find their next victim.
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September 10, 2018 at 4:19 pm
Yes, they do get the names and addresses from the obituaries.
Sad, indeed. One can’t even be eulogized in the newspaper.
Thanks, Russell, for popping in and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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September 9, 2018 at 7:58 pm
A despicable act described in all its graphic nastiness. Well written story.
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September 10, 2018 at 4:21 pm
I agree with your word – despicable. Horrific behavior towards the helpless.
Thank you, Jilly, for appreciating where I went with the prompt.
Isadora 😎
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September 9, 2018 at 6:10 pm
Oh, this is terrible. Nicely written.
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September 10, 2018 at 4:24 pm
Sadly, it often occurs with the elderly. Their volunerabilty to these thieves is quite high.
Thank you for commenting and visiting my blog.
Isadora 😎
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September 9, 2018 at 5:12 pm
Querida Isadora,
I echo the sentiments of others. It takes a lowlife to steal from an elder. What happened to veneration and respect? Muy triste y beun escrito mi amiga.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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September 10, 2018 at 4:41 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Es un cuento que pasa mucho aqui en Florida.
Las noticias tienen un cuento todas las noches de algo como esto. Obituaries in the paper give info to these lower than low non-humans. Si es bien triste … gracias por sus buenas palabras, mi amiga
Abrazos y carino,
Isadora 😎
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September 9, 2018 at 4:22 pm
Amazing what people stoop to. Nicely done, Isadora.
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September 10, 2018 at 4:29 pm
Knowing these things happen can help those who trust too much.
Glad you enjoyed, Sandra. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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September 9, 2018 at 8:13 am
Sadly things like this are far too common. A sorrowful tale indeed.
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September 10, 2018 at 4:27 pm
Happy you enjoyed my story, Keith. Yes, it’s very sad to think that this can happen very often.
Knowledge is power. I think getting the word out there could help someone who’s very trusting.
Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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September 9, 2018 at 6:05 am
Oh dear, the idea that this could happen is horrid.
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September 10, 2018 at 4:25 pm
Oh Gosh, yes, Gilly. It happens quite a lot here in Florida.
I imagine it happens everywhere but it’s heard about on the news as warnings.
It makes us wonder how vulnerable we may be someday.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Issy 😎
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September 8, 2018 at 4:24 pm
I detest thieves! Wonderful story, Issy!
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September 8, 2018 at 5:54 pm
Thieves are non-existent on my ‘Like’ list. Disgraceful …
Thanks, PJ. Have a super weekend.
Izzy 😎
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September 8, 2018 at 11:44 pm
You have a super weekend too!
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September 8, 2018 at 3:05 pm
There are the lowest of the low who cannot do better than take from the weaker than them… Awful.
Great story, though.
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September 8, 2018 at 5:56 pm
They have unconscionable behavior. Yes, awful.
Izzy 😎
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September 8, 2018 at 11:42 am
Sad but very believable story. You portrayed her very vividly. Nicely done.
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September 8, 2018 at 1:40 pm
Thank you, Susan. There are many, many seniors in Florida (where I live)
that are taken advantage of. Glad you liked the way I portrayed her.
Isadora 😎
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September 8, 2018 at 7:50 am
Lovelt
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September 8, 2018 at 3:39 pm
Yes, I feel 6 feet tall now because of your comment, Neil. Thank you … 😊
Isadora 😎
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September 8, 2018 at 1:42 am
This is very sad & very true sadly to life. You’ve written the story very well.
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September 8, 2018 at 1:41 pm
Thank you, Lisarey. It’s happens often to the elderly. Glad you liked my story.
Isadora 😎
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September 8, 2018 at 12:32 am
Unfortunately this stuff happens.
You’ve portrayed it well.
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September 8, 2018 at 1:07 am
Yes, acts like this happen more and more to the elderly as they age and become more isolated from family and friends. Thanks 😎
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September 7, 2018 at 6:21 pm
UGH. I wanna (figuratively) smack that lowlife upside the head for stealing from an elder.
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September 7, 2018 at 8:25 pm
You’ve expressed my sentiments exactly.
Sadly, I wouldn’t be thinking figuratively.
Grrrrr … thanks for commenting.
Isadora 😎
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September 8, 2018 at 12:03 am
Well, I don’t abide by violence … 😉
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September 8, 2018 at 1:05 am
So true 👍 one violent act against another does not make it acceptable.
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