Image: Kirsty Mitchell
At Josie’s funeral there wasn’t a lot said
Among the tight knit circle of friends
There were whispers, rumours, gossip
Every possible speculation
For no one was saying anything out loud.
She’d been found reposed in a magenta field
Her gown, the one her mother sewed.
Evenings formalities dispensed with
Parties to attend, drinks and unwinding.
She was the princess at the ball
The head turner, elegant, poised
The evenings dream girl.
She’d taken the bus with many others
A safe way to get to and from
A gathering out of town
Protected and guarded
She’d behaved, as did they all.
But sometime in the early hours she disappeared
It was obvious she had gone
At first they thought her mum had picked her up
But later that proved false.
Someone took her, laid her out,
Stole her life and she from us.
It had to be, everyone thought, one of us!
So her funeral was a subdued affair
So unfair she deserved much more
We should have celebrated her life
But instead we stood silent
Sideways glances, incriminating looks.
Only her mum sobbed, the cry of a parent
And so she should, her grief was now
Ours would arrive, a day, a week from now.
Written for: https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2015/01/20/photo-challenge-44-sleeping-ship-january-20-2015/
Morpethroad 
So much imagery captured in such few words.
Thank you so much. Have a good day you wee one.
so poignant….well done, Michael!
Thank you so much ladylee, glad you enjoyed this one.
Sounds like a story should unfurl 🙂
So true Justine, thanks so much for stopping by.
Leaving images in my mind that stay, Michael. Great writing.
Thank you Mandy, hope you are doing well today.
The sun is shining today, Michael, making the the 20degree wind-chill-factor tolerable. 🙂
Its a lovely sunny here today about 25C, just delightful.
Very creative with this prompt (a difficult one for me). I like what you did with it very much.
Thank you Debi, I found it challenging too.
What a great story, Michael…it reads like a vignette for a suspense movie.
Thank you Cheryl-Lynn, that’s an interesting suggestion. Thanks for stopping by.
Powerful and heart-wrenching Michael! Love the closing lines
Thank you Yves, the image led me to that idea.