Unwanted Phone Call

Ivan, Cliff's friend, was on the line.
"Cliff is in the hospital, come at once."
"What happened?" I asked, knowing I didn't want to know.
"Just get up here."  He sounded angry.

Written 5/5/19

Liberum Divisa contest  Gregory R Barden sponsor
Taken from my free verse
"A Remembered Day"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Marcum Wong Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 7:19 PM
I looked for the title of your poem to read it but I couldn't find it Joyce. Very intriguing! Congratulations on your win! xxoo : )
Roper Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 2:27 PM
Joyce, congratulations on your 3rd place win. Hugs Eve
Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
May 7, 2019 at 9:31 AM
You've left me in wonderful suspense. Nicely done.
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May 6, 2019 at 2:10 PM
That is a potent little poem! Good luck in the contest. xomo
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