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Standing alone, the aisle stretches long.
Whispering guests shift in their seats.
Vows hang in the air, unsaid.
Promises up like smoke
from the snuffed candles
as truth sets in.
She’s not here,
and won’t
be.
About the Creator
Randy Baker
Poet, author, essayist.
My Vocal "Top Stories":
* The Breakers Motel * 7 * Holding On * Til Death Do Us Part * The Fisherman
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Excellent storytelling
Original narrative & well developed characters
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
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Comments (2)
Chest caving here. This one's a gut punch (in all the best ways). You've captured every aspect masterfully!
Great entry!