Who's back

I have always thought my sense of hearing was exceptionally good. In fact, I can even make out certain sounds that others sometimes couldn't hear.

I would also know who has come home just from the way the key sounded when it turned in the lock.

The other day, in my half awake state, I could hear the key turn in the lock at the front door. I knew who it was of course.

At that instant, I could almost 'hear' how a key sounded in a particular way when it turned in the lock many years back.

I would never hear that same key turn in the lock again.

It's strange how memories and grief can strike at you through the most unsual way.