Of Anticipation

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Anticipation is like the gnawing of a hungry squirrel that cracks open a nut with the outcome of a delighted squirrel or a rotten nut. July 28, 2019 Premiere Contest: One Sentence Metaphor In Free Verse Sponsor: Jesse Rowe

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Caycay Jennings

Date: 7/30/2019 8:35:00 PM

Unreal, I wrote mine about anticipation and just at the last moment changed it to freedom! We do share a wavelength of some sort, I just know it. Your words definitely served! Be golden ... CayCay

Sandra Haight
Date: 8/3/2019 3:51:00 PM

Very unreal, CayCay! I am very pleased to share any wavelength with you! Thank you so much for your support and lovely comments- they are much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/28/2019 10:55:00 PM

Good one, Sandra. I like how you have both possible outcomes in one breath.

Sandra Haight
Date: 8/3/2019 3:49:00 PM

Thanks for your positive comment, Line, even though it didn't make the list! Hugs, Sandra

James Inman

Date: 7/28/2019 8:49:00 PM

Beautifully said Sandra

Sandra Haight
Date: 8/3/2019 3:48:00 PM

Thank you very much, James! Sandra