Nightmares

I stirred and opened my eyes as soon as the doorknob turned and there stood Mimi my first daughter sniffing loudly. “Is everything alright?” I asked. “Mummy, I had a bad dream”, she responded as she walked towards me. She sat by my bedside and sniffed some more.  I got up and wrapped my arms round her as muffled sobs shook her body. Tears flowed from her eyes and descended my arms. It’s okay dear, I told her as I…

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