Magpie #26
She found the watering can on the ledge, under a fern. Her grandfather had left it there for her, knowing she would carry on after he was gone. She’d promised him she would. His garden had been his greatest joy. He spent hours watering, wedding, and tending his plants. She spent her youth playing under the trees, creating make-believe castles and fairies, running down the paths, and weaving crowns from his beautiful flowers.
He told her that there was one area of the garden she was never to enter while he was alive. The rough rock walls around it were higher than she could ever dream to see over. The heavy wooden door was kept shut and only opened with a key grandfather kept around his neck. Even with her curious nature she knew grandfather was serious about her staying out until he had died. She had obeyed his wish. Now that he was gone, it was time to discover what was behind the walls and locked door. As she gripped the key in her hand, she anxiously walked towards the locked garden door, wondering what she would find on the other side.
Photo Credit: Willow, from her inspirational website http://magpietales.blogspot.com/
To be continued ..... more please!
ReplyDeleteOh, another locked door? At least she has permission this time. Intriguing!
ReplyDeleteI've gotta know~!
ReplyDeleteAnd then? And then? An intriguing piece!
ReplyDeleteI want to know what's behind the door. lol
ReplyDeleteWell I always loved the book, "The Secret Garden." I picture a lush, lovely garden that could also be a portal to time travel or another universe. Can you tell I love mysteries??? I just love to keep people hanging. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI thought of "The Secret Garden" when reading this, too!! Lush green everywhere secrets...
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