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Gift of Silence

By kateresaPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Clouds in the shape of a winged creature.

“Shhh,” she whispered.

Intently, she watched him.

Lying there, grinding out each breath.

Enough is enough, she thought.

Neatly, she tucked in his sheets.

Cupped his face in cold hands.

Ended his suffering with a kiss.

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  • Susan Payton10 months ago

    This is a haunting disturbing acrostic. It upset me.

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Poignantly haunting.

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