Gemotions

He was startled by the sudden barking, the sound of a small terrier, happily digging in his garden. He closed his eyes, and he could almost feel the sun on his face, the taste of ice cream. It was a good time to remember the simple pleasures.

He remembered the days of endless summers, the feeling of pure joy. His mind drifted back to his childhood home. The dog’s energy reminded him of the carefree spirit he once possessed. “Come on, let’s go,” he said to the dog, and a grin spread across his face.