She smiles politely, appearing to listen. Inside, a wall is rising, deflecting the words, storing them in a corner of her soul. Maybe later she will let them out, face their truths, feel their pain. But not today. Today she will smile and be gracious. He would have liked that.

A prolific writer, Carol Reeves is loving the freedom and challenges of 50 word stories.
Her first book, “All the Little Miracles,” was published this year.