He was the happiest man in the world
And then his wife had died
She had always been there
She had run his life
He had needed help
She had led the way
He had been, for too long, lifelong tentative
She had always been there
He was the most miserable man in the world
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This is cleverly done, and the simplicity of the words helps keep the message clear both ways. “He had been, for too long, lifelong tentative” is so pivotal because it changes depending on how you read it. Well done!👏
Nicely done! I wonder if both can apply at once.
Hahahahahahahahahahahaha I love it from bottom to top! It was hilarious! Reminded me of that movie with Danny Devito where his wife would be kidnapped and he'll he soooo happy about it! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The use of concise language adds to the emotional weight of the narrative.
I read it upwards that's definitely a whole different read
Leaning on someone to keep you strong and supported and then, she's gone. What do you do? Read it upwards.
Did he never hear of Divorce? Well done