Source Visual Dare
She couldn’t bear the shaving brush and foam on the bathroom windowsill, and his cologne still clung to the sweater gripped between her fingers. Martha buried her anguish within his scent and memories as she clutched his jumper to her face.
Six days was too long, far too long.
She shrugged his sweater over her head and ignored the cawing birds as they flocked beyond the cliffs. Their mournful cries served only to intensify her grief and choking sobs.
Two uniformed figures walked towards her; they’d known she’d still be there, down on the beach. Their gait slowed as the salty gale assailed them and their shoulders sagged. Black boots kicked the sand as they walked and as she watched behind her trembling fingers, the oldest removed his hat. Tears trickled and she knew what they’d say.
Six days was too long, far too long, and now – too late.
(149 Words)
Written for Angela Goff’s Visual Dare – One week, 150 words, one black-and-white photo that could spawn a hundred different stories.
Go take a look at the stories in her comments, each a different take on the picture above!
The Last Krystallos 
The pain showed Lisa, well done.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
Thanks, David, I love portraying emotive scenes!
Love your emotive writing, dear Lisa. Never overdone but literary and concentrated. You’ve captured the moment beautifully.
Your comments are always lovely, Jo-Anne, thank you xxx
Powerful piece to come back to flash with. Not a word wasted on the pain and memories of her loss. Xxx
I really need to write more flash, I miss it! Thanks, Lizzie xxx
Excellent.
Not bad 🙂 Really interesting visuals, Lisa, quite vivid.