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Write a story based on the song title: "To Love Somebody"

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“A Profound Study into Paternal Relationships” by Shaz -

The first and only time my father said that he loved me was when I was eight and a half years old. Out of all the cloudy images and half-memories that would revisit me throughout my life, this was the most distinct: June twenty-third, nineteen ninety-five.  June twenty-third of nineteen ninety-five was a glorious day. I know that because it was the last thing I had wanted. A gleaming red circle mark...

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“Seasons” by Jim Hirtle

I wish you could hear me. I wish you would open your eyes and see what I see, hear what I hear. Do you remember this song? You declared it our song. Remember. I thought it was silly—we had joy; we had fun; we had seasons in the sun—not a song of lovers, but that didn’t trouble you.           I turn the volume up too high, praying you will hear and wake up. Too high. Now that’s ironic. The old woman upstairs doesn’t like this song. She keeps pounding on the floor. I...

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“Canning Day” by Victoria Hite-Moore

I love bouncing on Mama’s bed; the chenille bedspread draped perfectly beneath me. The peacock makes me smile. I love the colors, purple, red, gold, and green and the little bumps around the feathers. Papa bought it for Mama when he got the new bedroom furniture. He broke all of the old furniture the night he smashed Mama’s face into the dressing table mirror. I was so afraid. I hid in the closet and wrapped up in Mama’s soft blue robe singing Jesus Loves Me under my breath until I finally went to sleep there on the floor.Ev...

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“Diamond” by Royce Holland

DiamondBased on theme: To Love SomebodyBy Royce HollandI arrived at the doctor’s office about 15 minutes before my appointment. I walked into the office and checked in with the receptionist behind the counter.Good morning, I have a 10:15 am appointment with Dr. Williams.Good morning, may I have your name please?Charlie Johnson.Okay Charlie, I will let Dr. Williams know you are here. You may have a seat until called.Thank you.You’re welcome.I...

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“To Love Somebody: The Tale of A Queen” by Daniella Idogho

To Love Some BodyIt was a terrible day, the rain was about to fall. The harmattan was ending, the dryness was too much before the first rains of the year had come. The mangos were ripe and the toddlers were dancing and playing in the rain. Uzoro village, in the delta part of Nigeria ( named by Lord Luggard's wife a few years ago ) in West Africa was all a lush, fertile land, with rivers. I wanted someone to love but, my parents were banished, from Uzoro so I was more like an outcast. They were accused of robbery. I had a cancerous ...

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“Echoes” by Hailey Skelley

  Beep! Beep! Beep! I rolled over and hit my alarm clock snooze button, sighing heavily. It was six am. I sighed and climbed out of bed, glancing at the empty space of where my husband used to lay. I fingered the ring that was still heavy on my finger and closed my eyes, wishing for the pain to go away. I turned my light on, blinking in the bright light. I listened with disinterest to the radio playing quietly on my alarm clock. They were talking about some sort of fire. I bit my lip and turned it off, blinki...

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“My Heart Is An Asylum” by Daniella Cuevas

10:20 pm. A little late for a date but who the hell cares? The chilly air enters my nostrils as I sigh heavily, and hopeless; waiting for love. “She should’ve been here by now,” I whisper to my pitiful self. I told her around 10:00. She maybe running a bit late or just never come.  Darn. I miss my kids already. It’s been 5 months since I last saw them. I don’t even know how I was able to cope up with the parting away thing. But I guess that’s that. Like any father, I want the best for them. I’m already f...

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“Love From Afar” by Asisha Joseph

The first picture was of the wedding. The wedding of his brother-in-law.Wedge sat with his palm wrapped around the palm of his new wife, brown-haired woman in a plain but elegant dress. He had a smile on his face, a peaceful smile, Soontir thought—the kind that reflected the contentment in the heart. He probably had the same smile when he married Syal. The sentiment had definitely been all there. And next to him was Fayen, with his wife.Last time he'd seen her, she'd been pregnant with their first child. Tall, co...

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“Love at a Funeral” by Karen Kalbacher

A matte black suit ensured he blended in with the shadows. His tie was a vibrant purple in deference to the corpse who practically drowned his house in sweet-smelling heliotrope. Normally he skipped these things, too expected, especially with the scythe. He had to bring the scythe cane to funerals on the off chance someone could see him in the graveyard. Stupid, really, making Death visible in a graveyard. He pulled at the half Windsor knot of the tie in frustration at the...

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“To Love Somebody” by Seema Menon

Everyone perceives love in his/her own unique way. Some describe it as a mad delusion whereas some identify it with sacrifice and surrender. Few cynically call it a barter system that hinges on negotiation and compromise. But there are also certain individuals who believe it to be grand and splendid – like F. Scott Fitzgerald who said, “I love her and that’s the beginning and end of everything” as well as Maya Angelou who wrote, “Love recognizes no barriers”. Simple words, yet so profound. And I do agree with them...

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“If you love...” by Ridiculous Roze

Blind. Janet Stone was blind and in love. Now, unlike every other story out there, she literally was blind, and she would never be able to conquer the darkness. But somehow, she had managed to fall in love with someone she couldn't see; someone who she would never see. For all she knew, he was a fake. Someone who frowned when he said, "I love you", or someone who was with her for her family's wealth."Mike? Is that you?"She stood up from the sofa and trace the all too familiar walls. When Mike saw her stumble toward...

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“To Love Somebody” by Carol Mark

To Love Somebody by C Hostetler   The feeling in Tori’s chest was tangible. She wished it came from a more pleasant cause. Instead, it came from the knowledge of her placing blame, and the responsibility for correction; all on her own shoulders; all unnecessarily. She felt a shiver go through her body. It ended in the pit of her stomach, and left her nauseas. She wasn’t perfect, and may have pushed a little too hard sometimes through the years. But, if she had realize...

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“Teach Me” by Michaela Woodward

       The numbers on the house matched the ones in the crumpled ad she held, and her feet shifted to stay grounded on the cement as she waited. Waited for her body to move, do something. She was nervous and she knew it, but she tacked her quavering up to the cool breeze and shuffled her scarf so that it hid more of her face. Her jaw stung with anticipation, and after a minute of her heels and cheeks twitching, she threw her shoulders back and knocked on the door. Some of the paint chipped ...

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“Wedding Blues” by Olga Gridin

  Tina raised her glass. “Let’s drink to love.”   Barbara said, “Define love.” Barbara’s fiancé touched her hand. “It’s the feeling of unity between two people.”   Barbara looked at him. “Only unity?”   “Care for each other creates a sense of unity.”   Grandpa Joe said, “Well spoken, Steve. Feminine fee...

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“Gummy Bear” by Débora Evilaine

I was born Aduke. "From the constant hips of Adunbi and the crying belly of Ezinne," that's what my grandmother would say as we peeled oranges in her backyard, the scent of citric fruit spread around our heads as the grass tickled us at the ankles. The sun would glisten above our heads as my grandmother told fantastic tales about a land where golden was encrusted on everybody's clothes, and where nature was so brilliant, mud would become cookies.I was always busy. With cookies and oranges inside my mouth, as well as ceme...

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