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There must have been a thousand lights
At least that’s what it looked like to her
Mesmerized by the flames of the candles
Blending together, everything was a blur
With every flicker, she became more enrapt
Her eyes, focusing on the dancing yellow
Not hearing his footsteps come from behind
He caught her off guard, this quiet fellow
He smiled ever briefly, then tipped his hat
Explaining why he was there, that day
Lighting a candle, for his wife, who passed
He gently knelt on the altar, to pray
Feeling a strong connection to this stranger
He, a man, who surely loved his wife
She was compelled, to kneel down beside him
And contemplate her own fate, in the afterlife
December Writing Prompt – Transfixed by the lights, she never noticed he was there – Day 13/31
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jenanita01 said:
Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you! ❤️
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America On Coffee said:
Mystical!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you! 🙂
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Walt Page, The Tennessee Poet said:
This is so beautiful Dorinda. So lovingly written dear friend. 😊💛
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thanks so much, Walt. Been giving my afterlife a lot of thought lately…sigh ❤ 🙂
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Walt Page, The Tennessee Poet said:
You’re very welcome.
To everything (turn, turn, turn)
There is a season (turn, turn, turn)
And a time to every purpose, under heaven
😊💛
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Dorinda Duclos said:
😊💛
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Walt Page, The Tennessee Poet said:
🎄🎅❤
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Erika Kind said:
Very touching, Dorinda!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much, Erika! 🙂
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Erika Kind said:
You are so welcome, Dorinda 😊
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robertawrites235681907 said:
Very moving, Dorinda.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you ❤
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thelonelyauthorblog said:
Hauntingly beautiful Dorinda.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thanks so much, Drew 🙂
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What Words May Come said:
Nice little twist there at the end! Well done!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Gotta keep you guessing! 😉 Thank you 🙂
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