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An Incomplete Love Story

AN INCOMPLETE LOVE STORY

Once upon a time, long, long ago in a far away land, the land where Xxxxxx lived, there was a girl named Yyyyyy.  Xxxxxx was smitten with Yyyyyy but he was unable to approach her to let her know of his feelings for her.  She was locked in a tower which afforded others a view of her and her exquisite beauty but never to be visited by anyone.  One night, in desperation, Xxxxxx stealthily scaled the tower by a method he had schemed and devised.  Yyyyyy opened the window to let him in.  They shared a warm embrace and a delicate kiss.  Suddenly, the door burst open!  Xxxxxx and Yyyyyy were discovered by her father who immediately sent Xxxxxx scaling down the wall rather quickly and unceremoniously.  The tower was then remodeled so Xxxxxx was no longer able to scale its height to gain entry to the woman of his dreams.  The plight of Xxxxxx and Yyyyyy became legendary in the region and it is said that the spirits of Xxxxxx and Yyyyyy can stil be seen hauntingly seeking a way to be together.  The moral of this story is don't climb the wall and sneak in the window  ---  go to the back door and knock gently.  Yyyyyy will open the door for Xxxxxx, they can elope and soon be the proud parents of Zzzzzz.

15 July  2018
For the contest sponsored by Faraz Ajmal

Copyright © Curtis Moorman | Year Posted 2018

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/21/2018 2:46:00 AM This is darling, especially the Zzzzzz. then I guess the next child begins with Aaaaa? Well done. Good luck in the contest! Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 7/22/2018 11:12:00 PM Thank you, Caren! I often struggle with just how to put things into context to be humorous but with a touch of possibility --- except for the spirit realm. lol

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/20/2018 7:55:00 PM oh the ending was so brilliant!!! Love this very creative take on the contest, Curtis. Thanks for your sweet note on my poem. Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 7/22/2018 11:10:00 PM Hi, Andrea! I've been out of town for a few days. Just got back and read your sweet comment. As for the 'sweet note' I left on your poem, I speak from the heart. Thanks for being a part of my life.

James Edward Lee Sr. Date: 7/15/2018 4:52:00 PM Curtis, this is too funny~ love the intensiveness of the theme a lot of mystery.. Brilliant piece... Write ON~ James Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 7/16/2018 8:05:00 AM My Brother, I have missed hearing from you. I pray for you and ask God to Bless you and your ministry. I appreciate your continued support and encouragement.

Jan Allison Date: 7/15/2018 7:52:00 AM what a fun poem Curtis and the kids would all have alphabetical names from zed onward lol:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 7/15/2018 8:02:00 PM Thanks, Jan! Yes, the kids would in fact have alphabetical names beginning at zed and working backwards until Got to 'w'. lol.

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/15/2018 4:54:00 AM Love your story and the moral of it. Good luck Curtis ,would love to know the names ? Tom. Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 7/15/2018 5:52:00 AM As are many of my poems, they are fictitious. Xxxxxx, Yyyyyy, and Zzzzzz can be applied to the boy and girl next door. I could not think of any appropriate names to give them except perhaps Tom and Susie --- lol