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Stories Memories and Fears

at the cancer clinic a roomful of strangers patients like him, like us i see their faces and wonder what's behind those eyes a little glazed over it's all too overwhelming everyone hiding a lifetime of stories memories and fears a buzzing sound of murmurs hushed by the pulse of our own heartbeat pulsating pounding Submitted on January 11, 2019 for CONTEST 540 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND Originally posted on October 30, 2018

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L. J. Carber

Date: 1/13/2019 7:18:00 AM

Wow, Line, this is so understated yet so powerful-- with a wonderful awareness of the mystery that each human being is-- congrats on your well deserved win.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/13/2019 10:04:00 AM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, LJ. Most appreciated.

Ifeanyi Obinefo

Date: 1/12/2019 7:37:00 PM

Emotional, touching and at the same time breathtaking. congratulations on your placement line, you deserved it

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/12/2019 8:25:00 PM

Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Ifeanyi.

Paul Callus

Date: 1/12/2019 2:18:00 PM

Heartfelt and vivid, reflected undoubtedly from real life experience, Line. ~ Congratulations on your fine win in Contest 540. Regards // paul

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/12/2019 3:49:00 PM

Indeed, Paul. Thanks for your visit and comment.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/12/2019 12:28:00 PM

Heartfelt and nicely penned, Line. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/12/2019 12:29:00 PM

Thank you so much, Carolyn. Most appreciated.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 10/31/2018 8:28:00 AM

This is so true- so very evocative of that environment... so many people in a space "hiding" right in front of each other. Brilliantly expressed, Line!

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/31/2018 9:23:00 AM

Than you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Rhona. Most appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/31/2018 7:05:00 AM

"wonder what's behind those eyes a little glazed over it's all too overwhelming everyone hiding a lifetime of stories memories and fears" A powerful write, Line. Extremely powerful.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/31/2018 9:24:00 AM

Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Caren. Most appreciated.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 10/30/2018 6:53:00 PM

Very unusual and enjoyable in a serious way.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/30/2018 8:10:00 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Sunlite.