Their breath was so steady that you could almost miss the quake that shook their foundation.
But not their children. They felt every aftershock.

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Poet | Participant in #VSS365 daily prompts. Fuelled by coffee and hiking and enjoying a life full of floof courtesy of two Norwegian Forest Cats. Words, walks and whiskers welcome. πΎ
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Beautiful β¨π
Wonderful! You always describe each scene with such clarity. I love reading about Nora and Bob. It's always a highlight of my day.
Such a powerful writeππ
It's always a pleasure! π
Love this, Winter. Powerful and evocative. Another stunning write. πβ¨
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Thank you for another fantastic prompt. β¨
It's always a pleasure, Fizzy! β¨
Thank you! π
You're so very welcome. I think poetry often says it best. Certainly your words are always exceptionally eloquent and meaningful. So, dig into those roots, hang on in there, and the brighter days will return. π€β¨
Love this, Fizzy ππ
Prompt 279
Free from bone and breath
I watch my home being cleared
My life stripped away
Every remnant boxed and gone
Making room for someone new
Bitter frost takes hold The ghost of a tree, stripped bare Roots hold fast for spring π±π€β¨