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Joseph's Alpha Lines Contest * August 29,2025

He Wore the Look of Remorse

Boldly colored days each Fall give hope
that a new beginning; a new season
will ease his sorrows and help him cope
with her absence, but he longs for a reason.

Life meant nothing. Often, people queried
his state of mind and wished him the best.
He always looked gaunt and rather wearied.
With his wife's whereabouts, he was obsessed.

Daily, Edward felt grief heighten inside
his heart, wondering how he could've been blind,
and why in him she felt she couldn't confide.
Never, to his beloved had he ever been unkind.

Lurid, mysterious notes only provided quandaries
that left him more confused than he was before.
He'd never suspected there had been boundaries
between them. The look of remorse he sadly wore.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 9/17/2025 8:31:00 AM
Very nicely done Lin, Congrats on your win in my contest
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Date: 8/30/2025 9:31:00 AM
Lion, you've once again settled on a very interesting and important topic. It's very astute to point out that we often wonder about what caused certain breakdowns in the relationship bonds we worked on and enjoyed...especially if we tried. Smiles!!
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Lin Lane
Date: 8/30/2025 11:21:00 AM
This contest is worthy of a challenge and I’m not sure it’ll make points but I thank you for enjoying my efforts, Duke.
Date: 8/29/2025 11:09:00 AM
Hello Lin Lang, no wonder he feels remorse. Boundaries between them in a marriage is not right. it should not be that way. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/30/2025 10:20:00 AM
Hello Lin Lan g, yhou are welcome. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Lin Lane
Date: 8/30/2025 9:31:00 AM
Thank you for your insightful comments, Darlene.
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