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Saturday In the Park

He, a man the artist thinks he will never know, Stroked her, another stranger and maybe his wife, Matching white hair shines in the sunshine The artist, soul deep and single, Follows every line of their love with his pencil So intent he doesn't notice the approaching shadow. "They're beautiful in real life too, aren't they?" Her voice was as gorgeous as she The artist saw when he looked up into her eyes "Yes," the artist sighs. "They are my grandparents. Today is they're seventieth anniversary and we have all come to this park where they met to celebrate." The artist's dream explained. "Oh," Is all the artist knows to say. He couldn't imagine a love so long lasting. "I want to buy that when you finish," the granddaughter insists. "Oh, no, I'll give it to them. My gift." The artist insists and wins. He grins and she grins Perhaps in seventy years they will pose unknowingly in the park for another young artist.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 9/29/2008 2:47:00 PM
Finally got to read these. Your creatvity has such depth and imagination -- You could turn this into a story! (thanks for your comments on Angels--glad you liked it!) blessings..
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Date: 9/25/2008 5:03:00 PM
What a lovely story of a lasting love, and the kindness of someone who appreciates beauty of that love. ~Nicely done! Carrie
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