Thanks Missy for the challenge.

https://mad-missy-work.blog/2025/03/24/missys-mad-challenge-034/

Our challenge is “If he could turn back the hands of time”.

If he could turn back the hands of time, Jonathan knew precisely where he would go. It was that warm summer evening when the air was thick with the scent of blooming jasmine, and the sun dipped low on the horizon, painting the sky in hues of pink and gold. He remembered the laughter that echoed through the park, the way her eyes sparkled with joy, and the soft murmur of the creek that ran beside them.

He had taken it all for granted—the time, the moments, the love they shared. Sarah, with her infectious smile and boundless spirit, had made every day an adventure. But he had let the trivialities of life overshadow what truly mattered. Work, deadlines, and the constant pursuit of success had become his focus, slowly eroding the bond they once had.

Now, standing alone in their empty home, he could feel the weight of his choices. The silence was deafening, a stark contrast to the vibrant life they had built together. If only he could go back and cherish those moments, tell her how much she meant to him, and fight for their love.

But time, relentless and unforgiving, pressed on. All he had were memories, and the haunting wish that he could turn back the hands of time.

2 responses to ““If he could turn back the hands of time””

  1. M.A.D. Works Avatar

    Thank you for joining in

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      My pleasure, Missy 😆

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