Tess Sackmann

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“The Folly’s Dutchess” by Tess Sackmann

Submitted to Contest #33

Fall was the first season I ever had to spend without Julia. She died at the end of August, 5 years ago. Each time Fall rolls around without her, I think it might get easier, but it never does. Each year, as the leaves die, and the weather sharpens, and she's not here with me to enjoy it, to step on the crunchy leaves, drink hot cider, and tell me how cute I look in my beanie... each fall it's worse. This year, on the anniversary of her death, I go to our old favorite coffee shop. The one I usually avoid. Sit in our usual spot by the fr...

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