Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the community garden outside her window seemed to mock her. Maria gazed out, the familiar sight of blooming flowers and thriving vegetables now a painful reminder of what she was losing. She'd cultivated that garden for years, pouring her heart and soul into it. The thought of leaving, of starting again, left her feeling utterly drained. She closed the blinds, shutting out the sunshine and the beauty. The silence in her apartment was now absolute and oppressive.