Title: Honey
Source: FLASH FICTION FOR THE PURPOSEFUL PRACTITIONER
Word count: 190 words
Honey showed up on the farm one warm spring morning. She was thin, her fur matted and dotted with cockleburs. Honey was shy but friendly enough. After a good meal, she allowed me to comb her and gently remove the burs. I called her Honey because of the color of her coat, but the name accurately described her personality. Honey proved to be a good hunter, she would disappear and return with prize captures of pigeons, mice, and other varmints. I exchanged her quarry for a meal, a bath, and quiet companionship.
All summer I watched after her, knowing she was more than capable of taking care of herself but happy when Honey came to visit me. Summer faded to fall, and I received news Rob suffered injuries in the war. Each day I waited, and Honey waited with me. The days crept, and my worry grew. How badly was he hurt, and did he have someone caring for him? The day came, and Rob arrived. His wounds were deep, but they would mend. I heard Honey moved on to Johnson’s farm where Rachel waited for news of her husband.
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Jo Hawk The Writer
Aww, a dog’s sixth sense 🙂 Such a heartwarming story Jo!
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Thank you Jade. Glad you liked it.
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I love it. It’s like the dog knows who’s in limbo and tries to make it easier. A very sweet tale, loved it.
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They do seem to have a way of knowing don’t they. 🐩
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such a sweet story, a healing dog that visits where he is needed most like a canine angel!!
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Or a therapy dog? Glad you liked it.
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ya that was the word this muddled brain was trying to say! liked it very much, dogs are creatures very close to my heart.
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😊 Funny how they wiggle their way in.
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Dogs are such amazing beings! ❤️🐶
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Indeed they are.
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