EJ P

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“Goodnight” by EJ P

Submitted to Contest #58

“He’s led a good life.”  Sonia gently pats her daughter’s hand. I know she assumes I’m asleep, although both my family and the staff have begun to refer to me in third person with infuriating regularity. Little Jenny is crying quietly; whether from the gravity of situation or the unfortunate stench of the hospital room, I cannot determine. What an interesting choice of words to attempt to comfort the child. A good life. It all seems rather bland and subjective. How does one perceive the term “good”? Does the mind conjure images of a s...

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