Home Alone

An elderly television
speaks to her
in a deafened condominium.

Curtains billow
turning daylight on and off.

Sometimes she looks 
in her mind, 
often an old movie is playing.
She sees her late husband
dancing with Ginger Rogers.

She goes to the bathroom,
puts in her teeth, wanting to look 
her very best.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Ashford Avatar
October 16, 2019 at 7:03 PM
Thank you Line G. So pleased that you vibed with it.
Gauthier Avatar
October 16, 2019 at 6:52 PM
Bravo for the fabulous imagery and emotions stirred, Eric. A FAVE for me.
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