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Night Alone, Doorbell Rang

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 August 25, 2016 at 4:26 PM Old flames come in handy -- sometimes.... Congrats! Janice Canerdy August 25, 2016 at 10:09 PM Thanks so much, Tom. Janice

Nette Onclaud August 23, 2016 at 4:25 PM sweet congrats on your win, janice!..huggs Janice Canerdy August 23, 2016 at 5:01 PM Thanks so much, Nette! Janice

Eve Roper August 23, 2016 at 11:08 AM Wonderful write, looks pretty good, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve Janice Canerdy August 23, 2016 at 1:22 PM Thanks so much, Eve! Janice

James Inman August 23, 2016 at 5:48 AM A wonderful write Janice, like Jan said, a cliff hanger. What happens in episode two? Janice Canerdy August 23, 2016 at 1:25 PM They reconnect and live happily ever after! LOL Thanks so much for your comment, James! Janice

Constance La France August 22, 2016 at 1:30 PM Janice, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautiful poem ~ Janice Canerdy August 22, 2016 at 2:10 PM Constance, thank you for sponsoring the contest and for placing my poem! Janice

Beautiful Scars August 22, 2016 at 12:28 PM Janice, I love this! congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo Janice Canerdy August 22, 2016 at 2:10 PM Thanks so much, Luloo! Janice

Chris Hagy August 21, 2016 at 1:34 PM Clever write...love the ending...I say YES! it is he! Janice Canerdy August 22, 2016 at 2:12 PM Right--It IS he! Thanks so much, Chris! Janice

Jan Allison August 19, 2016 at 4:27 PM Doh ... I forgot the 7 rating:-) hugs Jan xx Janice Canerdy August 19, 2016 at 4:54 PM Oh, I DO love those 7's, Jan. THANKS. Janice

Jan Allison August 19, 2016 at 4:26 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 August 19, 2016 at 4:53 PM Jan, thank you so much. You are very encouraging. Janice

Daniel Turner August 19, 2016 at 2:18 PM Janice, I suppose at one time or another we have all had that "dream". I enjoyed the read. Good luck! Janice Canerdy August 19, 2016 at 4:03 PM Thanks, Daniel! Janice