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A Landscape of Her Own

After the funeral, the town changed its street maps, old houses were relocated. new shops opened in long emptied malls. They had never shared their likes or interests, they had not even shared an equitable life; now she understood the changing landscape. Before his death, the town was seen through his own lens only; he was ever determined to shape her view, make her see things his way. After this post-mortem revelation, She recalibrated her car’s GPS: It takes her now to the as yet unseen.

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Date: 5/25/2023 2:22:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD Eric….Debx
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/25/2023 6:45:00 AM
Thanks Debs!
Date: 5/22/2023 4:37:00 AM
We realize something of curiosity has changed as we read the first two lines. Congratulations on POTD, Eric!
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/22/2023 7:23:00 AM
Many thanks Kim, good thoughts. Best E
Date: 5/21/2023 1:44:00 AM
Sad yet true for so many. Congratulations Eric on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/21/2023 9:09:00 AM
Thank you Belle, it was a surprise!
Date: 5/20/2023 7:51:00 PM
Nice expose of a 'controller' and the damage he wreaks. Congrats on POTD, Eric! Blessings for Sunday, Gershon
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/21/2023 9:09:00 AM
Thank you Gershon, obliged to you for the thoughts. Best EA
Date: 5/20/2023 7:04:00 PM
"he was ever determined to shape her view, make her see things his way." At times, it is perfectly okay to see things her way too. Your thoughts express this, so beautifully. Congratulations Eric, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/21/2023 9:11:00 AM
Thank you for the quote and kind comments Brandy. Best EA
Date: 5/20/2023 3:06:00 PM
Eric, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD!
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/21/2023 9:12:00 AM
Much obliged to you Tania. All the best E
Date: 5/20/2023 12:20:00 PM
Eric, wonderful write and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor !
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/20/2023 1:05:00 PM
Hi, thanks Constance, your input is much appreciated. Best EA.
Date: 5/20/2023 9:06:00 AM
Let freedom ring. Congratulations on your POTD Eric Ashford! Struck and robbed! I’ve never seen anything like that, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwB-GEL-YkI “Welcome To Hell” 07/28/2022 did you enter it in Robert J Liguori’s contests? He loves Gotham goods! ~I Am Anaya
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I Am Anaya
Date: 5/24/2023 9:13:00 AM
First step, enter them. Everything else I'm sure you have at your disposal :)
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/20/2023 10:21:00 AM
Hi 'I Am Anya' the vid is slickening of course. "did you enter it in Robert J Liguori’s contests?" Nope, no idea! Cheers.
Date: 5/20/2023 7:06:00 AM
Some people get dwarfed by others. After his death she emerged as an independent person having her own views. Great poem. Congratulations on your POTD, Eric.
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/20/2023 8:39:00 AM
Thank you Valsa, not sure what a POTD is, but I will take it! Best EA
Date: 5/20/2023 6:19:00 AM
Congratulations on receiving honour of POTD. A deeply reflective poem - probably many women experience this turn in their lives. Best wishes ~ Mala
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/20/2023 8:44:00 AM
Thanks Malabiks, I am honored though have never heard of this POTO thing, however that's definitely my fault ---- just got it 'poem of the day'. LOL a first for this poor scribbler! All the best EA
Date: 5/20/2023 6:10:00 AM
Congratulations for POTD :)
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/20/2023 8:44:00 AM
Thank you Heidi!
Date: 5/20/2023 6:07:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Eric :) -
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/20/2023 8:45:00 AM
Many thanks Anne Best EA
Date: 5/20/2023 4:32:00 AM
Stepping out of his shadow, she now invites life to endow ~ congratulations on POTD, Eric
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/20/2023 8:46:00 AM
Well said and good share Unseeing Seeker! Cheers EA
Date: 5/20/2023 2:01:00 AM
On first glance this one sounds like a got outta jail free card, but then I’m left wondering if she had a hand in his departing this world, who knows? excellently written Eric with some great metaphors , congratulations on a well deserved POTD, cheers David
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Eric Ashford
Date: 5/20/2023 8:46:00 AM
Nicely put and insightful read Dave. Thanks mucho for the review. EA

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