The Call

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The truth was that I hardly knew him. I knew about him -- a little. He was a private man, and I respected that. He made my sister happy and that’s what mattered; after all, they’d been together for thirty-one years. This last year was 'touch-and-go' -- and then I got the call I feared. She somehow managed to say the words... his heart had given out and now he was gone. My little sister had become a widow too. . the ruthless silence . smothers a long winter night . ~ his empty chair speaks AP: Honorable Mention 2023 Posted on February 8, 2023

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/16/2023 11:27:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A sad yet lovely write. I hope this is Not true. Have a great/blessed day..............

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/16/2023 9:42:00 PM

Unfortunately it is true, Paula ~ thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Bill Baker

Date: 2/13/2023 2:03:00 PM

Congrats on the Honorable Mention, Line! I like the Haibun form of poetry ... well written my friend. Bill

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/16/2023 9:42:00 PM

Thanks, Bill. I love this form too.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 2/8/2023 6:42:00 PM

The ache of loss … embracing this pain, allow the poignant silence to deepen and then within the dark abyss, if so graced, we recognise that we are all ever connected vibrationally in our true soul essence, forever.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/9/2023 1:16:00 PM

Yes indeed, we are all connected more than we realize. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment.