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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

THE SKEPTICS KADDISH.. W3 Prompt # 194 ... CHERITA

PROMPT,,,,Missing Road Sign

CHERITA

could have sworn she saw the sign

been driving for hours
might as well keep going


so whats new
missed the boat missed the sign
the story of her life


8 comments:

  1. Rall, this was so sad a commentary on what happens when we don't pat attention to our lives...

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  2. Sometimes it can turn out for the best 👍

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  3. Haha! Sounds like the commentary of my mom to my dad. She always says he likes the scenic route. Lol! Great poem, Rall!

    Yvette M Calleiro :-)
    http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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  4. Oh man, Ace of Base takes me back to elementary school! I'd nearly forgotten this song.

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  5. Excellent use of the prompt, Rall, and an excellent commentary on missing out!

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  6. I really like “could have sworn she saw the sign”—that quiet self-doubt hits immediately. The ending feels painfully familiar to me, Rall.

    Much love,
    David
    SkepticsKaddish.com

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  7. hi, Rall❣️

    Sorry for the delayed message (my life has been very hectic of late), but this week's W3, hosted by our beloved Marion, is live until tomorrow. Here's the URL:

    W3

    Much love,
    David
    SkepticsKaddish.com

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