Lean on me

July 22, 2016

He held her frail hand affectionately to keep her from tripping.

“You can lean on me.” He said with a hint of pride.

Her eyes welled up as she walked in short strides to match him.

Together, the old lady and her grandson slowly went about their way.

9 thoughts on “Lean on me”

Bikramjit
July 22, 2016 at 12:50 pm Reply
Awww .. bless .
Grandma’s are special…
1. Varsh
  July 22, 2016 at 12:53 pm Reply
  Yes they are… ☺
2. jadanner1
  July 22, 2016 at 1:39 pm Reply
  I agree! I have been blessed by my grandmothers!
  1. Varsh
    July 22, 2016 at 1:46 pm Reply
    Wow…lucky you! ☺
    Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
parijat shukla
July 27, 2016 at 11:28 am Reply
Nice story with little twist 🙂
1. Varsh
  July 27, 2016 at 11:38 am Reply
  Thanks Parijat. ☺
Indolent Insomniac
July 28, 2016 at 4:24 pm Reply
Short and sweet. Ah…the feels… 🙂
1. Varsh
  July 28, 2016 at 4:51 pm Reply
  Isn’t it? When my son was younger he walked with my mom and mil like that. I loved it! ????☺☺
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