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Tied To Tradition

They pierce the unwelcoming night, perserving eyes that receive nothing but an unwholesome darkness, hot accelerated breath scorches the freezing air, as it penetrates in entirety her raffish body while a shivering anatomy provokes an age of innocence, yet a stark awareness of life’s tribulations, as she tucks in her scarf, fastens her top button before impetuously walking off into the shadows to confront her next trick. © Harry J Horsman 2022

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Date: 8/29/2022 3:44:00 PM
Imagery impeccable for a story of an old tradition that still thrives. Your character is well fleshed out, three dimensional. Faving it! Warmest wishes
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Date: 7/8/2022 9:07:00 PM
A sad reality you have made come alive with sad truth Harry. She is someones sister, daughter, etc the unlucky with no direction suffer the most...
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Date: 7/5/2022 11:32:00 AM
Excelllent write, Harry! Stirs many thoughts! Love, Panagiota xxx
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Date: 7/5/2022 8:27:00 AM
Brilliant write, Harry. You gave her form, shape, and feelings--I see her fastening top button--walking off to confront her next trick.
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