nine of swords
she turned a card and without lifting her eyes
asked me when I had quit smoking
it was years ago I said
I remember it was on president’s day
you were wise to do so she said
otherwise you would not be here today
I nodded my head as she turned another card
was that about the same time you
gave up the church she asked
deciding to pursue salvation on your own
this time I did not say a word but simply
waited for her to turn another card
and when she did so the candle flickered
and neither of us breathed
regaining her senses she lifted her head
her eyes slowly opened
her mind asking me
why in the world I’ve been unable
to forgive myself
november two thousand fourteen
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Thank you for another “Oh WOW!” moment.
My pleasure, Archie – very happy you enjoyed this one! ;`)
Excellent!
Thank you, Mikels.
That packed a punch Matthew – nice work.
Thanks for revisiting here, Mike, and for your kind comment.
excellent..leaves me wanting to know more
thank you Melanie xo