Unopened

The missive came, posted from my home town. Detached, I laid it aside for awhile. A week passed, I unearthed the envelope. She will arrive on the train today! Mom.
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Ashley Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 2:38 PM
Uh-Oh! A stunning end-twist that sneaks up on the reader in this poetry form. Wonderfully done, so many shades of color here, Reason. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Eve's contest.. ~Susan
Dietrich Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 7:22 PM
oh oh, if it were MY mom I'd have to hop to it and clean the house super fast. Fun one . Congrats.
Andresen Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 8:37 AM
- Congratulations on a lovely 2nd place in the contest, R.A.P. :) - Have a nice weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Fowler Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 7:28 PM
Oops. Nice penning Reason. Congratulations on the win! Linda
Poteet Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 3:38 AM
thanks for the fitting comment. Glad you liked it. I appreciate your commendation.
Roper Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 6:46 PM
Congratulations on your win, Reason. Thank you for participating in my Tetractys contest. Hugs Eve
Poteet Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 3:41 AM
Thanks for focusing on this rather unused form (most forms are just that). Appreciate the placement very much. Wishing you a healthy, happy fall.
La France Avatar
October 7, 2020 at 8:09 AM
Reason, love this, wonderfully penned and best of luck in the contest _Constance
Poteet Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 3:42 AM
Thank you, Constance, it is a good form for brevity as well as emphasis. Appreciate your applause.
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