
Sally’s prompt guidelines
- Write a story in any poetic form, using no more than 500 words.
A daughters fear dismissed for now
The sweat is wiped from furrowed brow
Concerns still grow, new one each day
Wishing things could remain one way
Time moves on without a stop
Clock will tick with each tear drop
Knowing that the end will come
Dark fills space courage is from
Memories will fail, no more are made
Even cherished some will fade
The days tick by with weighted dread
Alarming thoughts fill my head
Alone each day not knowing why
To ponder long bring stifled cry
Confused and lost nothing to save
Acting strong embellish brave
No options left, a waiting game
Each day goes on, each day the same
Happiness brought with a quick visit
Despite the thought one cannot quit
©2025 CBialczak

hi, Christine 😃
I just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Jaideep, is now live:
Enjoy❣️
Much love,
David
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Hopefully can get to this. At the hospital with my dad again. Another UTI. Hopefully that’s all but I am getting exhausted. Not complaining really, it could be a lot worse.
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Oy vey…. I hope he’s ok 😟
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This is a powerful poem, Christine, with each line bearing so much weight.
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Thank you
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So much emotional depth but also an inner strength. (K)
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A very difficult time and you have expressed the emotion so well. Thanks for sharing.
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You touch my heart with every line Christine
💞Suzanne
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Thank you
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A mixture of love, dedication, and sadness. Wonderful poem, Christine!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thanks Yvette!
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what a glorious write. Speaks of a heart that is kind. I love it. Thanks.
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A very heartfelt poem
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A somber story… Some stories don’t have a happy ending. 💔💔
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So sad Christine. Dementia/Alzheimers takes a toll on the whole family.
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it is exhausting
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Thoughts are with you Christine.
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You know that I took care of my father, right? I was with him when he passed.
This is so so touching, so moving. It made my heart ache.
Thank you for writing it — Sally
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So you understand….it is very hard
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So much sadness and loss in these words David.
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Christine, such a powerful poem—each line feels full of weight and resilience. 💫
Much love,
David
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