Waiting in War

A wife's longing

By Lily CaudillPublished 3 years ago • 1 min read

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The clock ticks slowly

I miss you desperately

Please come home to me

sad poetry

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Lily Caudill

I take inspiration from my family roots in The Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. You will find that my works have a darker undertones with a dash of humor. I am currently working on a novel Conflict of Interest. I hope you enjoy.

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