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A 100 word story by

MrBinks

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Wilson Waits

Wilson stood on the corner, his fingers fumbling in his pockets at bits of lint and a penny he’d found earlier. He stared at the signposts until they came into focus but still the words seemed to be tripping over themselves. The faces of the people milling around looked blank and indistinguishable.

The busy intersection was a cacophony that clouded his thoughts further.

Every day was exactly the same.

“Uncle W, you made it!”

Wilson turned around as a kind face placed a hand on his shoulder.

He smiled, as he vaguely remembered that was the polite thing to do.

Hey, Listen!

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Written as part of Friday Fictioneers based on a photo prompt submitted by Lori Wilson this week.

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Responses to “Wilson Waits”

  1. Neil MacDonald

    I love this character sketch

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks, Neil.

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  2. justjoyfulness

    A heartbreaking description of dementia.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thank you for reading.

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  3. CGraith

    He is a brave soul to step out into the unfamiliar world and still hang onto what he has. Of all the things that can fall upon a person with age, dementia has to be the scariest.

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  4. Anita

    Great that he was recognized by at least someone.

    Hope he reaches home safe.

    Alzheimer’s has been affecting many…

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  5. James McEwan

    Uncle Wilson made it. I suspect he waited everyday because either he forgot which day to meet, or he was miss-informed. The gentle smile confirms, he hasn’t a clue who he met.

    A situation for us all to grapple with, even on good days.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks for reading.

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  6. The Sicilian Storyteller

    Loving this story of Uncle Wilson and the friendly soul with a kind face who came to his rescue. Nice one, Binks!

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    1. MrBinks

      Really appreciate that.

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  7. rochellewisoff

    Dear Mr. B.

    A well written heartbreaker.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks Rochelle.

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  8. Keith’s Ramblings

    This could be one of us one day. A touching tale indeed.

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  9. msjadeli

    It’s amazing he got close enough to be found. Good story.

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  10. plaridel

    i wonder what would happen next. under the circumstances, i hope it’d be something positive.

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  11. Angela Adams

    Heart-wrenching story, skillfully told.

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  12. David Stewart

    The line “every day was exactly the same” casts some light on the situation. Great sketch, although sad too.

    -David

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  13. Dawn M. Miller

    Great job in 100 words.

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