#memories

It took her much longer than she had anticipated to make it to Starmere lake.  When she arrives she barely has time to make a camp before dusk settles in.  As she sits looking up at the starry night sky, she can almost hear music and laughter on the air.  The sounds that had pulled her from the cave behind her on that night long ago.

Her small hand tapped on the large door, "Mother? Mother, may I come in?" There were days when she hungered for a Mother's touch. This was such a day. The sound of rain lightly beating against the roof. "Mother I brought some tea." No answer.  "Mother? Mama...?" Her voice cracked. Still no answer.  "Please I just want to spend time with you.