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Won’t You Come See About Me?
100 Lyrics into Stories — No19
Helene sat with her hands folded in her lap as she waited in the pew. Behind her, other parishioners chattered on about inane nothings that would never get them closer to whatever they sought in the upper echelons of society.
Then her eyes drifted to the stained glass windows overlooking the dais upon which the priest’s chair sat like a throne. Saints of different makes and fashions stared back, their eyes lifeless even in the relief of the sunlight. Only Mary Magdalene’s gaze was bright, luminous, and open.
What a stark contrast.
Helene settled back and closed her eyes, content.
This is my third take on the 100 Story Challenge! Lyrics define these stories, and this piece‘s title was inspired by “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” from Simple Minds.
For the other stories in this iteration, check out the link below:
If you missed out on rounds one and two, I’ve linked both my original 100 Story Challenge list as well as my 100 Faces in…
