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Image result for images for nora of HBO's Leftover series

 

Image result for images for nora of HBO's Leftover series

Image result for images for nora of HBO's Leftover series

SPOILER ALERT: The final scene (very touching)

The LEFTOVERS played several seasons on HBO and recently finished for good. It's the story of what happens when 10% of the earth's population simply disappears (all at the same time) and the "leftovers" (those that remain) are left wondering what has happened. Where have the others gone? How do they go on? This series is pyschological and surreal as it attempts to explain the inexplicable and the manner in which different people cope with the loss of loved ones. It is similar to the famous series LOST in that it has a lot of good character development yet is so strange that we cannot really understand half the time what is real and what is not real! It kept me hanging on, nonetheless. I am glad I saw it through to the end. Unlike the series LOST, which made me feel totally disappointed by its ending, the Leftover's finale was amazing! (The story of Nora and Kevin is just one part of this multi-faceted series)

 

Nora's War

A good, strong man she found, but prior grief consumed her soul, and Nora could not stay. Pretending her own death, she was a thief who stole his heart and then ran far away. Years passed. He looked for her with strong belief she had not died. How happy was the day he found her, for her healing had begun, and Nora’s war with sorrow now was won! June 9, 2017 for Janis Thompson's Ottava Rima Contest Also inspired by final episode of HBO's "The Leftovers"
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Callus Avatar
June 17, 2017 at 1:56 AM
Just 8 lines in which to summarize a whole story is not easy...you deserve a round of applause, Andrea! This poem is one of the best examples of Ottava Rima that I have read. ~ The Leftover's finale is beautiful, especially the pigeons going back home. ~ Regards // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 14, 2017 at 4:19 PM
I want to see this so I won't read this until a later date.
Warrior Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 11:29 AM
Just beautiful Andrea...best of luck my friend...god bless...^WW^
Daniel Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 8:47 AM
A great story told in so few lines, Andrea:)
Mhangwa Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 4:49 AM
That's such a lovely poem! I always like stopping by your page! All the best in the contest.
White Avatar
June 11, 2017 at 9:40 AM
Oh, I LOVE The Leftovers (Will send Phillip Garcia this way for that reason too) Love the music, everything, and ADORE your Ottava Rima!
Kannan Avatar
June 11, 2017 at 5:33 AM
Wow...An amazing story written in just a few words... It's a new form for me...You did a great job... Good luck with the contest...I loved it....
Raven Avatar
June 10, 2017 at 3:39 PM
Hi Andrea, i do love a story with a happy ending. Lovely poetry as always. I never saw the series at all so i am able to just look at the piece as a stand alone poem and as such it is excellent. Good, strong story, wonderful content, another excellent write from your pen Andrea. Wishing you well in the contest. Hugs....Mike. XX
Parmale Avatar
June 10, 2017 at 11:47 AM
Beautiful story expressed in very simple words...Simply beautiful!!!
Sathasivam Avatar
June 10, 2017 at 5:45 AM
Excellent. Written with beautiful verses. Amazing. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
Kamble Avatar
June 10, 2017 at 3:27 AM
Wonderfully written Andrea!!! The plot!!! amazing.. :)
Parker Avatar
June 9, 2017 at 1:31 PM
Never saw " The Leftovers ", but from your poetry, it has the elements of most of the movies on Lifetime, good luck with the contest.
Parker Avatar
June 10, 2017 at 10:05 AM
Thanks for letting me know because lifetime movies never made sense to me, now the twilight zone I liked...regardless I like your poem
Dietrich Avatar
June 9, 2017 at 6:35 PM
oops meant to say Twilight Zone
Dietrich Avatar
June 9, 2017 at 5:52 PM
It was NOTHING like Lifetime, Frederic. It was very surreal, like a twightzone kind of thing. Like the series Lost. It never really made sense but it was still enthralling. I loved the ending. I remember being so disappointed to see the end of Lost but at least with the Leftovers, the ending made some sense!
Smith Avatar
June 9, 2017 at 10:56 AM
I love happy endings. Lovely verse Andrea
Allison Avatar
June 9, 2017 at 9:34 AM
what an incredible story you tell in poem - I have never tried this form before and will see if I can come up with something!:-) Good luck with the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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