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Crystal Clear

The window guys came to install the new glass. They took away the old glass that had become filled with moisture. The seals had failed, the result of nineteen years of Okanagan sun beating down on them. It's funny how we don't notice how things deteriorate over time, it happens so gradually, then one day you wake up and see and wonder why it took you so long to notice. I have had this happen with relationships so now I am ever vigilant when it comes to the ones I love. Unlike my windows I don't wish them to be replaced or perhaps I should worry that they may wish to replace me. The light is now shining into our home and as I look at my wife I smile and we look out the window together.  The view seems better with someone I love by my side.

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Ralph Sergi

Date: 12/13/2015 1:21:00 PM

Hi Richard: beautiful metaphor! Reminds me of friends I lost after 30 years.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/13/2015 4:32:00 PM

Thanks for reading and commenting on one of my older writes.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/13/2015 4:32:00 PM

So sorry for your loss Ralph.

Casarah Nance

Date: 6/26/2014 8:13:00 PM

aww sweet. hope your windows always stay clean and well washed

Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/24/2013 10:38:00 AM

This was so well written and a great metaphor for life. I just love it when people can look at something as mundane as guys installing a new window and then create such a work of art from it. What's beauty without someone to share it with? What's true love if you don't see something broken and wish to fix it? Going to my faves, my friend! Loved this :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/24/2013 12:34:00 PM

Thanks Timothy you honor me.

Jeremy Martin

Date: 2/18/2013 11:18:00 PM

The two opening sentences in this work are so rich and laden with meaning; they really set up the atmosphere and mood for the rest of the piece so well. This is a lovely and wistful reflection on relationships. I really liked it. -Jeremy

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/24/2013 12:35:00 PM

Thanks Jeremy

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday

Date: 10/27/2012 9:23:00 AM

I stopped here because I love crystals and I found wonderful thoughts expressed very plainly: prose although poetry... Crystal clear, indeed! :) Hanitra. ps: I'm going to show it to my husband. I know he'll love it too!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/27/2012 11:02:00 AM

Awww, I am so touched!