The Sketchbook by the Window

Lena found an old sketchbook in her grandmother's attic, and its pages were full of half-finished drawings.

Some showed the garden in spring, while others captured the busy market near the river.

Although the lines were simple, each picture seemed to hold a quiet story.

Lena decided to finish the drawings herself, adding colour where her grandmother had stopped.

She chose soft greens for the leaves and warm oranges for the fruit stalls.

While working, she noticed small notes in the margins, describing the weather or a neighbour's smile.

These notes helped Lena understand what her grandmother had felt that day.

After a week, she showed the completed book to her mother, who was surprised by the bright changes.

Together they sat by the window, turning the pages slowly and talking about the places inside.

Lena realised that art can connect people across time, even when words are missing.