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Only a few weeks later and already we can’t agree about how it happened. How to tell the story. Who should take responsibility. Who should claim credit. What happened first. What happened next. What’s even possible. He says he’ll investigate and figure out the truth, but I have a feeling it isn’t that kind of universe any more. I’m half expecting the cat lying next to us to fade away, leaving nothing but a smile.
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first light too far from the moon to believe it
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Ah…this walks in the shadow of my life. It whispers to me, and I find myself nodding in agreement. One of my favorites…thanks.
So glad it speaks to you, Yousei!
What a strong, clear poetic voice here. One I trust. And, then there’s the delightful imagination at play, leaving the reader that calico cat smile from Alice . . . Can you tell how much I really loved reading this haibun! Tight. Just right. With lift-off! Thanks, Melissa. ~ Donna
Thanks so much, Donna. Your opinion means a lot to me. I’m kind of fond of this one and its Cheshire grin myself. š
ā¤ Sounds like I've been there before!
Haven’t we all, Merrill…
Loved it, really!
Thanks, Pat!
eerie and convincing
Thanks much, Bill.