Footnotes to a River

Unclaimed

By Diane FosterPublished 3 months ago • 1 min read

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Black river whispers

Something pale drifts underneath

No one claimed the shoes

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Diane Foster

I’m a professional writer, proofreader, and all-round online entrepreneur, UK. I’m married to a rock star who had his long-awaited liver transplant in August 2025.

When not working, you’ll find me with a glass of wine, immersed in poetry.

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