Juxtaposition is a tool I like to use in my writing, to give the reader a contrasting viewpoint to what is currently happening in the world–especially when what is happening in the world is pretty darn awful.
In Memphis, Tennessee this week, we learned of the brutal murder of mother, wife, and school teacher Eliza Fletcher at the hands of convicted felon Cleotha Abston. Then, the shooting rampage by Ezekiel Kelly that left four people dead and three injured. Kelly decided it would be a good idea to Facebook Live his carnage.
So, after having to document and inform about two miscreants with a total disdain for human life, hearing about a young woman who went above and beyond to preserve someone’s life is not only a palate cleanser but worthy of this week’s Feel-Good Friday.
From WAVE in Louisville, Kentucky:
“Yeah, I did what I was supposed to do,” Nylaia said. “He’s alive and that’s all that matters.”