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Priyal Pradhan's avatar

Rea this is a gorgeous piece of writing. Every sentence evoked a vivid and heart touching imagery. The way you've written it, it beautifully portrays the pain of waiting and yearning.

Loved it 🌻

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Priyal! I’m pleased you enjoyed it. <2

Seajade's avatar

So good…😊👌

Dora's avatar

Rea, there is so much silence, pain, and devotion in this piece that it chills the heart. Your image of a woman waiting her whole life for an illusion is hauntingly beautiful and deeply human.🙏🏼

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I’m pleased this touched your heart, Dora. Thank you. <3

Stephanie M. Vargo's avatar

Reads like an old time ballad. A sad story of undying love. This story is an archetype.

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Thank you, Stephanie.

Jane Deegan's avatar

So sad, but beautiful

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You're welcome

Marpy Hayse's avatar

So well written... but, ah, it tugs at my heart!

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you your lovely reaction to it, Marpy!

Stephanie C. Bell's avatar

This so aptly describes longing, wow the ending. <3

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Thank you for feeling it, Stephanie. <3

Ryan Jameson's avatar

I love this! ❤️ Thanks for sharing your work! 🙏

Rea de Miranda's avatar

I love your comment, Ryan! Thank you.

Stephanie Marie's avatar

I could feel the ache and longing and relentless hope behind every word.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Your reaction to my words are lovely, Stephanie Marie! Thank you.

Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

O wow. That was just so heart breaking. But so beautiful.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Life is heartbreaking, isn’t it, Brenda? I hope you will have a wonderful weekend. Thank you. <3

Mark Farley’s wandering’s's avatar

That was an emotional read, thank you Rea. 🙏

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Thank you for reading and commenting, Mark!

Aster solenne's avatar

Beautiful, Rea!!❤️‍🩹

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Thank you, Aster! <3