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The Last Line

This poem is driving me crazy! I want to get it just right! I’ve gotten up quite early. I’ve stayed up late at night. It’s haunting me throughout the day. It’s tauntingly just out of reach. There’s a phrase I need here and there, and it’s nagging me like a leech. I ought to just rip it to shreds and resume my life as before, but I’m afraid as soon as I do, the last line will waltz through the door! December 10, 2018

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/28/2018 7:18:00 PM

this is just fantastic how you did this one. I love it!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 12/28/2018 10:53:00 PM

Thank you :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/10/2018 1:13:00 PM

I'll share a little secret - sometimes I write the last line first! And then write the rest in reverse!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 12/10/2018 1:29:00 PM

Thank you, Michelle!

Sand Blown

Date: 12/10/2018 8:07:00 AM

did it? walk through the door?...lol : )

P.S. Awtry
Date: 12/10/2018 8:12:00 AM

no!!! it's still out there somewhere :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/10/2018 7:53:00 AM

I can so relate to this! If i told you how many times I wake up, thinking of exactly the right line and LOSE it before I can jump out of bed, you would feel exhausted.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 12/10/2018 7:57:00 AM

I am delighted to know I am in such good company! :)