The boardwalk was the end of the line.
You didn’t have to tell people. They just knew.
It was eerie standing at one end knowing that in the distance was the last stop.
It was a place you would often come upon by mistake, it might just pop up. Or it may call you up some months in advance, let you know an appointment had been made and to be ready.
Its saving grace was the small reception area, a red covered airy room. There you met your guide, a friendly godlike person. They greeted you, took your hand and….
Written for: http://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2014/03/12/14-march-2014/
Morpethroad 
Now that’s a nice thought Michael, they just took your hand and off you go. Peaceful.
Thank you Jackie that’s how it should be.
Beautiful!
Thank you so much Jan. appreciate you reading.
That’s really peaceful and nice.
Thanks so much Al. Hope you are well today.
It puts a completely different spin on the photo. Nicely done.
Thank you so much etienne, I appreciate your comment.
I’m with the others, how nice it would be (in a way) to be surrounded by beauty and the blue skies and then just…drift. Very clever my friend.
Thank you Jenny, it all pointed in that direction for me.
welcome 🙂
A nice way to go. Far better than the end a lot of my characters get.
You photo spoke to me of a similar piece I wrote some moths back. It’s a pleasant idea one never knows it may be just like that.
Oh, Michael, that “and…” Ooh, that leaves me hanging and hoping it’s good. Well done!
Thanks Dawn glad you enjoyed it. Yes it does leave you wandering,….
That should be wondering…lol
Don’t worry; I read your mind. 😉 I knew what you meant. A few of us took this approach… must be something about that boardwalk, disappearing in the distance. Off to sleep friend. Enjoy your day!
Thank you sleep well.
It must be nice and peaceful, to wander across that little bridge in the sun towards “reception” – a nice quiet journey at the end.
Thank you so much, one would hope so.
Very strong piece. Enjoyed this.
Thanks so much Sandra. I appreciate your comment.
Your story built beautifully to a bittersweet ending, Michael. Well done.
Thanks Karen, happy you were able to visit. Thanks again.
Liked your story….it’d be a great way to go and accompanied by a friendly guide too.
Couldn’t be better could it. Thanks for reading Georgia
I particularly like the way you used the third paragraph. It was subtle and gentle enough to fit in with the rest of the story. I also like your use of the waiting room. If you don’t mind, the grammar side of me wants to suggest that here, “You didn’t have to tell people they just knew”, you either make two sentences or use a semi-colon, so that you don’t have two sentences just stuck together and you’ll also get the pause that I think it calls for. 🙂
Off to have some breakfast.
janet
Thank you Janet. Have adjusted that bit. Have a good day. Off to sleep.
I almost ended mine with a sort of drop-off. This picture seems to lend itself to that effect. Nice job!
Thank you so much Judah appreciate your comment, please call again.
a waiting room… wonder how you know you are there.. there is a gentleness in this I really like .. one of your best
Thank you so much Bjorn that comment is very flattering.
Well – I guess when it’s our time – it’s our time. I hope there’s someone to guide me when my time comes.
I suspect RoSy there will be a tall dark and handsome young man at the ready to escort you straight up.
A piece of writing that left me feeling calm. 🙂
Oh thank you Sarah I am happy it had that effect for you. Please call again.
Dear Michael,
Lovely piece of crossing over. I hope to me much like that. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle it would be good for it to be that way but hopefully not for a while yet.
Indeed, Michael. I have new chapters to write before taking that helping hand.
Don’t we all.
We like to think so. 😉
This has a delicate but confident feel to it – nicely captured
Thank you so much siobhan I appreciate your comment. Please call again.
A lovely and calm view of life continuing in the beyond. Well done.
Thank you Patricia I appreciate your comment. Lovely to see you again.
Ah, nice Michael. Reading this was calming and peaceful. Very serene. Great story!
Thanks Amy glad you found it so. Hope you are well.
I want to go like that.
Thanks Dawn, don’t we all. You never know do you.
No, and maybe that is for the best.
Yes nothing worse than an anti climax…
A thought provoking piece Michael-loved the idea of someone waiting to guide us and that it is swift and peaceful -hopefully when the time comes,it will be so in reality too 🙂
love that the waiting room overlooks a natural scenery…hopefully our furry animals can come along and let’s hope there is ice cream at the next destination. 🙂
Ha Sun, I am sure all furry friends will be welcome and no doubt ice cream in every flavour will available. Thanks so much for your comment.
If only all endings were as peaceful as you’ve painted. This is beautifully touching.
Thank you so much Sarah. The thing is, when it knocks on your door it’s hard to say no. So hopefully it’s an ok place to go.
WOW! Really a good story. I hope it comes true! Great job. Nan
Thanks Nan. I think we all do.