“Are you sure about this?”
“Yes, Mama. I must fight for our country and our people.”
“All right. I will be here when you come back.”
“I promise I will be back, Mama. Have faith.”
Mama nodded with a smile and fought to hold the tears back. “Your father would be very proud.”
“I’m happy that he’s not here to see what is happening to our country.”
“If he were alive, he’d join the fight too.”
“Yes, he would have. I must go now, Mama.”
They hugged. “Boh z toboyu,” Mama whispered.
Grabbing her things, Polina left the cabin.
100 Words
This post is dedicated to the brave men and women who are fighting for the Ukrainian people.
This post is for the Friday’s Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. You can find this week’s prompt here. To read other stories or to participate, click here.
Notes to Women 
I hope she uses subterfuge and not bullets. Or she’ll die a worthless death. Great take.
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Not to worry, she’ll have her wits about her. Thanks, Mason 🙂
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Jolly good, would love to see how she gets on.
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🙂
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I saw a similar theme in the photo. Heartbreaking, the sacrifice the Ukranians are being forced to make.
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Yes, it is heartbreaking to see families being torn apart as men and women stay to fight for their country while their loved ones are sent to other countries where they could be safe.
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This is such a sad reality for too many. May the Ukrainians come out on top!
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Yes, it is. I hope they come out on top as well.
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🤗
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Dear Adele,
Too real. Well told.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Yes, sadly it’s too real. Thank you. This is a story I wish I didn’t have to tell or was not based on any real events.
Shalom,
Adele
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And so brave they are.
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Yes, they are, Michael.
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He may not return.
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Hopefully, she will.
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A jolt of reality in every line. Powerful …
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Thanks, Isadora 🙂
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An inspiring twist in the tale.
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Thanks, Sandra.
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Sadly, such stories seldom end well. Well done.
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You’re right about that, Bill. Thank you.
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It is very painful to only watch and cry. If only we could help more.
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Last night when I was watching the News, I got so upset and angry because civilians were being attacked, hospitals where pregnant women and children were. I felt that not enough was being done and that the sanctions didn’t seemed to be slowing down Putin and his onslaught on the Ukrainian people. So many lives are being lost. It was heartbreaking to see a young woman who lost her fiancé. He had asked her to marry not so long ago and now he’s dead. Instead of a wedding, there will be a funeral. You’re right, James. It’s very painful to only be able to watch and cry when we wish we could do more to help.
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Heartbreak at every turn – many of us have written about Ukraine simply because it’s at the forefront of our minds all the time.
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You’re right, Liz. It is very heartbreaking to see people leave their home, their country, families being separated, the many lives lost and the continued assault by Russian forces. All we can do is write about Ukraine and continue to support the people who are risking their lives for their country.
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A story that is sadly so true to life. Families torn apart – again.
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These are the kinds of stories, I wish were purely fiction. Yes, families are being torn apart and so many lives are already lost. It’s heartbreaking.
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I hope she can keep her word and return to her mother. Well done.
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Hopefully, she will return. Thanks, Heather 🙂
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