Ergo, the Ogre

Missing Man

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.

 

 

Gabriel Isak

 

Ergo, the Ogre
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7 responses to “Missing Man”

  1. newepicauthor Avatar
    newepicauthor

    I did not notice the missing man formation till you discussed it. Very observant and a nice story.

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thank you, newepicauthor. Much appreciated.

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    newepicauthor

    You can call me Jim if you like.

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  3. The Abject Muse Avatar
    The Abject Muse

    Okay, Jim. You can call me Susan.

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  4. msjadeli Avatar
    msjadeli

    Excellent and wrenching, the trigger and the unwavering hope.

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar
      The Abject Muse

      Thanks, msjadeli. So glad you enjoyed!

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      1. msjadeli Avatar
        msjadeli

        You are welcome.

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