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by A. Louise

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HOME

So close yet so far

Six hours in the car

 

Memories

Pasties

Miles and Miles

 

One day, we will be reunited

Until then, 

unrequited.

 

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Saturday 29th January 2022 8:21 am

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Jigsaw

by A. Louise

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JIGSAW

 

Brunette. Blonde

Black. Grey

I am auburn.

 

Hazel. Green

Brown. Blue

I am Grey.

 

Tabs, blanks

Pockets, sockets

Corners, middles

I am unique.

 

Flat pieces; four points

Innies and lock

The back

always Grey

 

Without me, you are not complete

With me, we are replete

 

A needle in the haystack

melancholic morning

Smea...

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Saturday 29th January 2022 8:03 am

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