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Submitted to Contest #287
November 19, 2023Mother, Oh, how I miss you, Mother! Each passing day since you left has created a void too deep to ever be filled. I have been consumed by pangs of loneliness and, even more so, by regret. Every night, I try to relive the moments we shared when I was younger. I realize now how inattentive I was during those times—daydreaming, not particularly fond of your presence. I took you for granted—your love, your presence, and your company.I remember our last encounter. I stopped by our hometown for a short visit, but for some re...
Submitted to Contest #285
It’s December again. I hate December. The twinkling and the flashing Christmas lights. They make you dizzy when you stare too long or try to follow the lighting pattern. And the caroling. Don’t get me started on those people. Half of them are just doing it as a December gig. You feel obligated to fork over cash just to shut them up. I don’t feel it anymore—the December spirit. That’s all.It makes me feel lonely. Don’t get me wrong—I used to love December. I remember the whole month feeling exciting when I was young: New Year, Christmas, and ...
I write what I remember. I write what I know. I write what feels both familiar and strange.
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