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AsukaHotaru's avatar

You didn't leave me anybody to feel sorry for, and I don't think that was an accident. Both of them walked in with their eyes open and you don't draw a way back out. It's a cold thing to be told, and I'm glad it was you telling me, Dorie...

Dorie Snow/雪多丽's avatar

It’s a painful thing. There isn’t room for negotiation at that point. Thank you Asuka for reading so carefully. I always look forward to your comments🩷🙏🏽

Dean M's avatar

Wow that's a strong one, painfully strong...

Giles's avatar

Confident, painful, and maybe a little angry. Very human and a pleasure to read, Dorie.

"I recorded it in the car sitting in traffic listening to music"

^^^ Interesting. I've thought about writing something in this way but haven't tried it yet.

Dorie Snow/雪多丽's avatar

Miss fuels me. I’ve been branching out more finding new things to listen to, giving my brain new sparks of emotion to write from.

Gary L Taylor's avatar

That's some powerful work, Dorie.

Leonorra Dainler's avatar

Your first two lines are so powerful. The juxtaposition between being chosen or kept is so stark. You are a talented writer and your attention to details in life is astounding 🙌

Dorie Snow/雪多丽's avatar

Thank you Leonorra! I would say being a nurse I’ve seen everything, but people still surprise me. I think my biggest surprise to others is they never quite realize how much I see and pay attention to until it’s too late and the die is already cast.

Leonorra Dainler's avatar

….and that’s your superpower 💪💪

Dorie Snow/雪多丽's avatar

I agree. 🩷🙌🏼

Sara da Encarnação's avatar

I feel this deeply Dorie...

Dorie Snow/雪多丽's avatar

Thank you Sara! This one popped out on my two hour drive yesterday. I recorded it in the car sitting in traffic listening to music.

Sara da Encarnação's avatar

Recently I also use an old recorder from my radio times. Found it hidden on the camera’s case and has been in my pocket since:) quite useful.

Dorie Snow/雪多丽's avatar

So helpful! Great minds!

Sara da Encarnação's avatar

:) exacly