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{not now} 23/31 #sol17


The March Slice of Life Story Challenge
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Yes ... of course you are here (deep sigh). 

 Come on in (even though you were never invited).
To be honest, now is not a good time (and really, it never is).

 Finishing the last days before spring break (counting down).
Feeling a little stressed as I'm trying to pack (and repack).

 There is too much going on for you to stay (please not too long).
A day or two, but then really you should move along (for good).

 Just know sunshine & warmer temps will push you gone (goodbye).
And you will be left behind (for good).

 I hate this spring cold that sprung a day ago (days before vacation).
I wish I could say not now, but you are here (not for long).

 Yes ... of course you are here (deep sigh again).

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Author's note: This little slice format was borrowed from my friend Chris, who writes at Reading Amid the Chaos.



Comments

  1. Lisa KeelerMarch 23, 2017 at 12:44 PM

    Oh no! I had the same thing that started two days before my spring break. Good luck!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 23, 2017 at 1:03 PM

    Why won't the the weather just behave itself! (I like these in your writing)

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  3. AndreaMarch 23, 2017 at 1:22 PM

    This was such a fun format! I love that it these feelings could be talking about a variety of things. I also liked the parts you put into parentheses. Funny!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 23, 2017 at 2:07 PM

    Some things you can't influence. They just are. For now. Sunshine and warmer temps will make their magic. Interesting format.

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  5. JudyMarch 23, 2017 at 3:45 PM

    Soak up that sunshine and take some Airborne. Hopefully it'll soon be gone (for good). Hugs, Mom

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  6. AnonymousMarch 23, 2017 at 6:12 PM

    Fun format for a sad condition. Go away cold!

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  7. ssurridgeMarch 23, 2017 at 7:40 PM

    I loved the suspense of this poem. First I thought it might be an administrator coming to observe. Then I thought it might be a relative. Unfortunately, it was worse than either of those. Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  8. CarolMarch 23, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    Emergen-C! It really does work!

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  9. ChrisMarch 23, 2017 at 9:33 PM

    I really wish your cold would go away (so you feel better for your trip)

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  10. LoraleeMarch 24, 2017 at 4:05 AM

    Your writing is so delightful!
    SO sorry you are sick!

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