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their eyes meet for a
moment—grief flickers softly
then drifts into streets
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
oh wow, this is a poignant and touching senyru...fabulous contest entry, hugs, Sara
Velasco Avatar
September 4, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Thank you so much, Sara! I’m glad it touched you. Your kind words mean a lot—sending hugs back!
Kendrick Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Ahh!! I can feel the pain. I hope not a sad life experience lately. Thanks for sharing this one with us. If for a contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K
Velasco Avatar
September 4, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Thank you so much, Sara! I really appreciate your kind words. No recent sadness, just memories and reflections that sometimes spill onto the page.
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