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The Milkman

He came sharp at 6 a.m, he was our old milkman My mother woke up to bring it in She would sometimes meet him Today was one such day She greeted him, but he said nothing and went on his way. She found that odd, but put it down to Him having not heard. The doorbell rang around seven It was the Milkman’s son Who came to say his father had passed away. My mother was in shock The milkman had died at four a.m She narrated the story to his son She ran to the kitchen to see The milk bottles were empty. 01.10.2020

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Date: 10/2/2020 3:02:00 PM
I'm tingling!... Very odd scenario, oh gee! Great entry, Carol. Well described. Congratulations on its Win today!!
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Carol Mitra
Date: 10/2/2020 6:22:00 PM
Thanks Sigrid...unexplained things do happen....and I grew up hearing this from my mum time and again...It's as if she kept repeating it to believe it herself.
Date: 10/2/2020 2:23:00 PM
I can even believe it! so well written! Congrats on your win!
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Carol Mitra
Date: 10/2/2020 6:20:00 PM
Thanks Krish....much appreciated.
Date: 10/2/2020 11:06:00 AM
- Your poem gave me goosebumps, Carol :) - Congratulations on your 2nd place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Carol Mitra
Date: 10/2/2020 6:19:00 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise... much love.
Date: 10/2/2020 10:43:00 AM
I don't know if this was based on a true experience, but it certainly sounds real. Very nice work, Carol. Congratulations on a great win! Best wishes, Carolyn
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Carol Mitra
Date: 10/2/2020 6:18:00 PM
Thanks Carolyn... we grew up hearing this story time and again from my mum...so I guess it was true, I was small when it happened and grew tall hearing it :)
Date: 10/1/2020 9:27:00 PM
Ohh very sad...You vividly conveyed the sadness in your last line, "The milk bottles were empty." Great piece!
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Carol Mitra
Date: 10/1/2020 11:13:00 PM
Thanks JCB.....much appreciated.
Date: 10/1/2020 11:26:00 AM
Nice one! Aloha! Rico
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Carol Mitra
Date: 10/1/2020 5:22:00 PM
Thanks Rico.

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