“Fiction in A Flash Challenge!”
by Suzanne Burke
Grandpa’s estate revealed a hidden room
Behind rows of ancient stories
Many of which I had read over the years
I wish I had discovered the hidden room
When I had spent time at grandpa’s
Now I cannot ask him about it
Why he kept first editions there I understand
The box of family secrets have left me feeling sad
Now I understand the strange hollow feeling
I have lived with for years
I have a family I never knew about
Their love and warmth
would have filled that hollow space
Why were they kept hidden?
Are any of them still living?
This is my task, to find someone
who belongs to me
that connects me to life to my grandpa
To find out if I belong here…
© anita dawes 2020
What a wonderful take on this prompt, Anita! I love your poem and the search that now begins.❤
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Thank you, Gwen…
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This is a great take on the prompt, Anita! Thanks so much for taking part again. I have just had the pleasure of sharing this. ❤
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Oooh. I would never have thought of family mysteries lying behind the hidden door. A tantalizing take on the prompt, Anita. Now I want more.
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I thought we were supposed to leave you wanting more…
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Lol, You did!
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