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Night Alone, Doorbell Rang

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invigorating morning air two-mile walk, local news, coffee, toast enroute to work at daycare, checked on Dad another rewarding day then night, at home alone She's forty-eight; her kids are grown. Her husband left three years ago. She'd asked, "What's wrong? Is this my fault?" He'd kissed her cheek and told her "NO!" As she lay resting-- Was it a dream? a vision? smiling face, so real Doorbell rang. Who could that be? the smiling old flame she'd dreamed! November 1, 2017, entered in Brian Strand's End October Standard Contest

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Tom Arnone

Date: 8/25/2016 4:26:00 PM

Old flames come in handy -- sometimes.... Congrats!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/25/2016 10:09:00 PM

Thanks so much, Tom. Janice

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/23/2016 4:25:00 PM

sweet congrats on your win, janice!..huggs

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/23/2016 5:01:00 PM

Thanks so much, Nette! Janice

Eve Roper

Date: 8/23/2016 11:08:00 AM

Wonderful write, looks pretty good, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/23/2016 1:22:00 PM

Thanks so much, Eve! Janice

James Inman

Date: 8/23/2016 5:48:00 AM

A wonderful write Janice, like Jan said, a cliff hanger. What happens in episode two?

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/23/2016 1:25:00 PM

They reconnect and live happily ever after! LOL Thanks so much for your comment, James! Janice

Constance La France

Date: 8/22/2016 1:30:00 PM

Janice, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautiful poem ~

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/22/2016 2:10:00 PM

Constance, thank you for sponsoring the contest and for placing my poem! Janice

Lu Loo

Date: 8/22/2016 12:28:00 PM

Janice, I love this! congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/22/2016 2:10:00 PM

Thanks so much, Luloo! Janice

Chris Hagy

Date: 8/21/2016 1:34:00 PM

Clever write...love the ending...I say YES! it is he!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/22/2016 2:12:00 PM

Right--It IS he! Thanks so much, Chris! Janice

Jan Allison

Date: 8/19/2016 4:27:00 PM

Doh ... I forgot the 7 rating:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/19/2016 4:54:00 PM

Oh, I DO love those 7's, Jan. THANKS. Janice

Jan Allison

Date: 8/19/2016 4:26:00 PM

You left me wanting more Janice - you left us with a cliffhanger at the end! Really enjoyed the flow of all four poems they go together to tell a good story:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/19/2016 4:53:00 PM

Jan, thank you so much. You are very encouraging. Janice

Daniel Turner

Date: 8/19/2016 2:18:00 PM

Janice, I suppose at one time or another we have all had that "dream". I enjoyed the read. Good luck!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 8/19/2016 4:03:00 PM

Thanks, Daniel! Janice