3WW: Imaginary Garden With Real Toads
i still remember them
from decades ago
before the time of
smart phones and computers
a middle aged couple
professional office types
on my bus ride to work
she was visibly upset
not crying
but had that look
of impending doom
stamped
across her beautiful face
was she about to be fired
or was she desperately awaiting
the grim reaper's imminent verdict
at her doctor's appointment
sensing her suffering
he put his arm around her
tenderly lifted her hand to his lips
closed his eyes
his face a map of pain
he held her tight
they sat in silence
the passengers
were unusually hushed
that cold winter's morning
as if they were in church
i held back the smarting tears
not for them
but for myself
it was then i knew
i would never be loved
like that
This is beautiful. Curiously I find riding on public transport a great inspiration for my writing.
ReplyDeletewow, powerful write i luv the surprise of the last line; reads like a lil mini movie
ReplyDeletemuch love...
Very cleverly constructed. Really nicely done.
ReplyDeletewhoof. such longing ~
ReplyDeleteYour words cast a sweet spell. To beloved that tenderly,ahhhh
ReplyDeleteaw such longing in those words that even in their suffering you could see the love that you didn't think you had.
ReplyDeleteHow beautifully you paint this scene! Beautiful use of understatement to convey their emotions and your own.
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