November 2, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story a chair on a porch. Why is it there, and what might it mean? Think about using it as a prop or the main thrust of your story.
When his dad died, and he inherited the house, there were so many reminders of his dad. The one that impacted on him the most was the old wicker chair on the front porch. It was here that his dad sat most afternoons watching the neighbourhood go by. The two of them had sat there in his dad’s declining years talking over world issues and reminiscing about the good old days of his childhood. The old chair was plenty worn, but he left it there. He found he needed it there, if made him feel close to his dad.
Written for: https://carrotranch.com/2017/11/02/november-2-flash-fiction-challenge-2/
Morpethroad 
I can identify with this Michael though it was my Grandfather’s chair in front of the fire.
Thanks Di I think we all have things like the chair around us.
Such a vivid memory, I can see it, too as the narrator realizes the chair’s value. Great flash, Michael!
Thanks Charli good to be back at 99 words
It’s good to be back in the 99-word saddle!
Like riding a bike once again…lol
Ha! I like that idea! It’s true!
Thanks Charli.
Reminders like that are comforting. Not that we need them to remember – just to comfort. Nice.
I definitely understand mementos like that. More comforting than anything else, but a good feeling.
It is hard to let go of a loved one completely. Yes, I would hang on to his chair too.
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