STRANGERS

They collected dust over the fireplace
An old couple, sternly religious
Made “American Gothic” look like a dance team
They had remained in Ireland
Grandparents we never met
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September 17, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Well, at least Norman Rockwell removed them from 'over the fireplace' for a bit...
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