Sunday, September 27, 2009

Flash Point In Time


Kathleen & 33 Chevy

Photo enhanced By Chris Meadows

Flash Point In Time

By John Atkinson


When I see my mother on our family car, I realize how things have changed.  The picture was taken about five years before I was born.  But my father had the car a long spell.  It’s the car that took us to a country store and the lady on the front fender taught me how to beat the odds in life.  Her rugged pose contrasted the loving spirit she had.  She was tough, but oh, so kind.  She hummed pretty songs to sooth my restless soul.  I wish I could counsel with her and have the old Chevy to drive across America.  The snapshot is a flash point in time.
 
John Atkinson is the author of TIMEKEEPER, a magnificent book about a young boy who fights to overcome illiteracy. Timeekeeper, ISBN 978-0-9776076-5-5, is available in hardcover or paperback .To order your copy call 1-800-228-9316. International orders call: 00-1-831-238-7799 or visit: www.fisherkingpress.com

2 comments:

Jan n Jer said...

What a lovely flash point John. That would be cool to drive that car across the country.

John Atkinson said...

Janis, I wanted to ride on the running board like my five year older brother did. That would be cool too. Thanks for visiting.