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Earl’s Favorite

It’s Quadrille Monday over at the dVerse Poets Pub. This week our host is De Jackson of WhimsyGizmo fame and our writing prompt is some form of the word dab.

Janelle dabbed a bit of Chantilly

(It was Earl’s favorite)

behind each ear and smiled at

her reflection in the mirror.

Two glasses of champagne,

Two place-settings at the table —

anniversary dinner for one.

Janelle raised her glass:

“To us!”

Then the tears came.

11 responses to “Earl’s Favorite”

  1. Very impactful.

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  2. Right in the feels.

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    De Jackson

    Awww. This is deeply touching, and so sad. Well done.

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  4. A wonderful poem… I love the twist at the end!

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  5. Carol Congalton Avatar
    Carol Congalton

    Sad and poignant. Beautifully penned.

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  6. :( so painful. Wishing it could be different for her.

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  7. Beautifully written. Wonderful memories make the grief all the sharper.

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  8. So very sad… and scents are so impactful

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    sanaarizvi

    Oh my aching heart this is poignant!

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    1. Thanks so much, Sanaa! :-)

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