The Day of the Run

Tom Morris, now an elderly man, is reminded of a joyful childhood memory when he sees a schoolboy rush by, spilling his belongings. In a vivid flashback, Tom relives a day when he and his father, Gerald, ran home from the grocery store simply because they could, all while laughing, stumbling through mud, dodging donkeys, and sharing a bond strengthened by spontaneity. Decades later, the lesson still resonates with Tom: life is fleeting, and we must seize every opportunity to move forward, no matter how slow the pace.
The Day of the Run is a heartwarming short story of family, memories, and cherishing the simple joys of life. 4046 words.