Theme Friday: Grey Rain
We stood together by the bathroom sink while she took my temperature. With the mirrored door of the medicine cabinet ajar, I could see us for miles in the mirror behind us. We grew smaller and smaller but didn’t fade.
When the red line climbed to 101, she took the thermometer from me. The silver tip caught the edge of the sink, shattering the glass, and showering the porcelain in a grey rain of mercury.
I leaned forward to catch a drop, but she caught my hand before I could and said we mustn’t touch it.
We watched as the silver separated and then came back together.
Her eyes turned sad and she led me back to the davenport. She fixed my pillow and covered me up and said I miss your Grandpa.
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Christine and Annie take on Grey Rain.
Drowned Woman;Hot Sky 
March 25, 2011 at 02:39
This is wonderful! The grey rain of mercury. I never would’ve come up with something so creative. In fact, I didn’t. But I’m glad you did- you amazing woman. 🙂
March 25, 2011 at 09:44
You did come up with something so creative. Your imagery resounds.
March 25, 2011 at 02:40
Also, I played with mercury a bunch when I was a little girl- without parental knowledge and despite their warnings. I was facsinated by it.
It explains a lot, don’t you think?
March 25, 2011 at 09:43
Hahaha!
March 25, 2011 at 03:11
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March 25, 2011 at 09:45
Beautiful. A caregiver receiving care is one of the most beautiful things – isn’t it?
Keep writing woman.
C
March 25, 2011 at 11:05
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March 25, 2011 at 11:22
Hey Clancy,
I have a similar memory – it’s funny how you do that, write about things I remember. The grey rain of mercury was a brilliant touch. Love it.
Annie
March 25, 2011 at 22:27
Your writing is Cracker Jacks.
I wish I’d remember that, then maybe my heart & mind wouldn’t take such a sharp turn. But, no, I think I’d still jump at even the expected. Because of your truly terrific talent.
FULL OF POWER. SWEET & STRONG. One of a kind brilliance.
I wonder if Erma knew how big your corner would be! Thank you.
March 28, 2011 at 17:53
I learned it by watching you.
March 28, 2011 at 00:17
Hi Clancy,
Thank you for the return of THeme Fridays and for your contribution. Thank you
Di
March 28, 2011 at 17:53
Thank you. 🙂
March 29, 2011 at 22:00
Loved your take on this theme. It is a joy to read your posts. Thanks for writing again.
March 31, 2011 at 22:12
God, but you’re good.
April 7, 2011 at 09:40
my favorite line? “I could see us for miles in the mirror behind us. We grew smaller but didn’t fade”
my favorite writer? you