happenstance (d)ripped steadily
until the core became
harder than the shell &
tears were just a by-product
of Going Through The Motions
the soft spot where
You used to reside
has long since
faded into nothingness
& hung its hat
next to wishful thinking.
Another Wandering Soul 
It’s really good to hear from you, Miriam.
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Likewise, Trent. 😊 Stay safe
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“…& hung its hat
next to wishful thinking.”
pshshshshshshshshshshshshsh………….you just let out all the air….
Ah, dear. So good to see your words…
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… good to see yours, thank you! 😊 Stay safe, JC
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