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Stood up

for the last time

By Heather ScottPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Stood up
Photo by Jackson Simmer on Unsplash

I was excited when you gave me

two tickets to the cinema.

I waited for you there, until

your sister came instead.

“I’m sorry,” she said.

“He’s not coming.”

You didn’t

think to

call?

sad poetry

About the Creator

Heather Scott

Writing, to keep my sanity and make some sense of the world, while keeping watch over my five children as a single parent.

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  • A. Lenaeabout a year ago

    I adore this. To tell a story in such a straightforward, yet harmonious and enthralling way - fantastic. And to end with a question! Just yes. If we're not frustratingly asking questions when enduring a break up, is it even painful? Great piece.

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