by Today’s writing prompt at Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie is the image below, by Gabriel Isak.
I saw you today.
On the beach
the four paper airplanes sailing low
across the sky
the Missing Man Formation so sadly
appropriate.
you know, I kept keep hoping,
hoping you’ll be back, they’ll find
you.
You.
somewhere.
somehow.
Ten years is
ten forevers
Still, I hope.
Still,
and forever.
I did not notice the missing man formation till you discussed it. Very observant and a nice story.
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Thank you, newepicauthor. Much appreciated.
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You can call me Jim if you like.
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Okay, Jim. You can call me Susan.
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Excellent and wrenching, the trigger and the unwavering hope.
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Thanks, msjadeli. So glad you enjoyed!
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You are welcome.
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