Gemotions

The sketch was hidden amongst her niece’s school papers. A detailed drawing of a whimsical creature with mismatched wings and a long, curly tail. It was Flutter, her childhood companion. A feeling of profound peace settled within Mark.

He found himself looking forward to the day with a rare anticipation. The worries that had been plaguing him for weeks seemed to fade. He even felt a sudden urge to get back to playing his old guitar.

The silence of his apartment felt suddenly less lonely. He began to feel a shift in perspective, a sense that things were not as bad as he had perceived them. He felt a newfound excitement for the future.