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Solitaire

Unfinished Solitaire

for Mom

Finishing the game
you left unfinished today
when you left life hurriedly,
          though you have left me
          your gentle spirit lingers    
          like velvet catching my tears.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 1:36 PM
poignant and touching...sorry for your loss, dear Chetta. hugs, Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Sorry for your loss!
Achara Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Thank you.
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