The theme for Charli Mills’ December 29th Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge, was to write a cozy story in 99 words (no more, no less). I love that word – cozy. It’s warmth, comfy, cuddly, safe, peace and joy all wrapped into one. I could snuggle up with it and what do I get? A cozy heart.
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Jane’s eyes brimmed with tears. She studied her palsied mother, reclining peacefully in the easy chair, staring into space. It was as if Jane wasn’t even there.
“Hi Mom,” she said reaching into her tote bag. “I brought you someone to keep you company while I’m not here.”
Jane gently placed a golden stuffed puppy on her mother’s lap and waited.
Little by little her mom began to caress the toy and eventually held it very close.
“Cozy heart,” her mom whispered. Jane gasped, recognizing the phrase her mother softly breathed each time she’d hugged her as a child.
Eloquently Kate 
This one’s a beaut!
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Thank you Roger! 🙂
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Beautiful, and I loved the kitty picture, too. It set the stage.
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Thank you for dropping in and chatting. Glad you liked the kitty picture – I do too. 🙂
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