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David Engstrom

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When the Tulips Bloom

Submitted to Contest #292

Algernon Simmons used the mirror above his sink to adjust his tie. The pastel green seemed the perfect spring color against his white shirt. Once he put his black suit coat on he would be ready to go.  He glanced at his watch. 5:37. They were going to be late. Looking up at his mirror again he watched through the glass as his wife placed her lapis lazuli earrings in place. The dark blue earrings really pulled out the color of her eyes. They also made a striking contrast against her candy apple red dress. Simmons could spend the ent...

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