we can call it an accident – the way
we prepare
to distance
ourselves, the good-
bye before
the farewell, the
parting before
the departure.
somehow, we uncover more
layers than
anticipated, and bodies
begin to invent
excuses
where none were
required before
.
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I love your response for this prompt. It’s a beautiful piece of writing.
thank you so much, Carol!!