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A Hundred Miles Short Verion

Pre trauma schism, entranced flames loathe split,
bosom wave from spouse clung to,
oe’r miles of vast stark tract

appreciationfarewelljourneylovesorrowkimo

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Sara Kendrick

September 7, 2026 at 5:24 AM

Interesting work. I have no idea, Howard, what it is supposed to mean but you do. A hundred miles of starkness would give a kind of desolate feeling. Thank you for sharing. 👍✍️. Sara K.

Howard Kerr

September 7, 2026 at 5:50 AM

Thank you, Sara, as always for your detailed reflections. It may seem a tad mysterious. For clarity’s sake, I didn’t interpret the prompt literally. The distance between two people in a caring relationship can seem like a hundred miles when it isn’t. The work is based on a loving couple and their unwillinngness to separate. They have to for professional reasons. And anything approaching a long stretch might convey desolation. Their parting hugs and waves might be a comfort. Hope that helps. Thanks again Howard