Eleanor

Eleanor. Who was she? 
A spinster. Quiet, aloof, alone.
Well-known yet stealing away to the recesses of her singularity.
An old maid. 
One who navigates through the motions of life. 
Solace or sorrow who would know? 
Sung to the world yet unknown.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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September 3, 2019 at 4:57 AM
A wonderful character sketch.
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