It’s your birthday today
This is a Drabble you don’t deserve
It’s your birthday today.
I’m not sending you a birthday card.
I am not calling you.
I’m not buying you a present.
I am not making you a cake.
I did all that for you in the past, and more.
I did all that for more years than the ones I want to remember.
I have decided to write you a public letter in the form of a Drabble.
You don’t deserve more than one hundred words.
Heck. You don’t even deserve that.
It’s your birthday.
I remember. I don’t want to remember.
I didn’t forget. I want to forget.
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A Drabble is a self-contained story crafted in precisely 100 words.
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Susan Fourtané
Susan Fourtané is a Science and Technology Journalist, a professional writer with over 18 years experience writing for global media and industry publications. She's a member of the ABSW, WFSJ, Society of Authors, and London Press Club.
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Comments (10)
This is such a raw and powerful expression of emotion.
"I didn’t forget. I want to forget." The courage to do this ❤️ I'm with you, Susan~ Thank you for sharing this~
I appreciate the straightforwardness of your drabble! 💕I might try 2 write one myself! It will probably stay in my journal but Thx so much 4 the inspo!
Oh, I definitely felt this one.... You have completely managed to channel so much passion and anger into 100 words. Brill.
There are ppl in my family I would dedicate this drabble to
Very different but very strong, thankyou for sharing x
I have certain people in my life who I've gone all out for and now want to forget their birthday. I'm so sorry you have someone like that. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
Oh dear, this could be for anyone who does not return the favour. I must try a drabble, maybe today
Very Nice
I wonder who is the person!