Today's muse:
One Word, So Little TimeToday's word: Reports
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Reports His last letter was so joyful, filled with anticipation, sheer excitement to hold the child he’d yet to meet; but the paper she held in her hand—that trembled in her grief—confirmed he never would.
Oooer, ominous!
ReplyDeleteI was unable to comment here yesterday. perhaps tomorrow,,this is the sharpest yet...(compliment)
ReplyDeleteI see a young woman, bedraggled by lack of sleep, standing in a blue flowered night gown, her head hung low, and crying on her doorstep.
ReplyDeleteHow is it that you can invoke such imagery with so few lines?
Yes, a very strong piece - and unusual perspective..almost makes it stronger wondering how the mother feels too..Jae
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