While Hope Remains

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Ducks fell from the sky. Sound touched the water. Her mate's graceful body sank below the surface. Each day she waits for his return.

Grandma




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  1. Sylvia MoriceApril 12, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Very nice! Glad I came by to read your blog.

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  2. John's commentsApril 12, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Poignant. Thanks for dropping by. This week I have dug into mythology for my micro story

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  3. PeggyApril 12, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Awe; breaks my heart. but I loved it!

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  4. julianaApril 12, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    awww, poor thing! life can be so cruel...
    great MM!

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  5. Bill ~ {The Old Fart}April 12, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Thought Provoking Post, Someday they will be Reunited.

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  6. SparkleFarkleApril 12, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    *sniffle-sniffle* Your Monday's 140 truly moved me to tears. Beautiful, but yet beyond heartache-y.


    *wipes tears from eyes and shifts gears* It is sooo cozy here! I couldn't resist clicking on your "Follow" button!

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  7. anthonynorthApril 12, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    Sad but beautifully handled.

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  8. Michael G-GApril 12, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Thank you, Grandma. I love the sentence "sound touched the water." A moving piece.

    Have a good week.

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  9. Rosidah AbidinApril 12, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Beautifully written! Very touching microfiction. Have a wonderful week :)

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  10. hopeApril 12, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    Sad but touching.

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  11. SuzApril 12, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    You should posted a warning with this one!
    oh my broken heart
    very nice

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  12. Sylvia KApril 13, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Oh, so sad! But such a great take on the pic! Isn't it interesting what different things we all see in the same picture?? I love it! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  13. Kristine@SaladBowlBlogApril 13, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    ah, poor Duck. The sad thing is, she will wait forever. Perhaps there is another Duck somewhere near who can make her smile again?
    Have a great week.

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  14. 2catsApril 14, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    That is just too terribly sad.

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  15. ThomApril 15, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Aww the poor thing. I hope he returns soon :) Maybe some other duck will come along and rescue her. Great take on the pics. :)

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