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Rose – a 50 word romance

Poem by Bridget Enever

Bridget Enever by Bridget Enever
15-01-2022 06:45 - Updated on 10-04-2022 10:54
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“You're lucky. 
Three weeks 
and you'll be fighting fit.” 
She caught his smile 
glimmering 
through the weariness. 
He reached out, 
gently capturing 
her handkerchief. 
“Your name – 
May I? 
A token for the trenches?” 
Embarrassed, she looked down, 
concentrating on the bandage, 
throat tightening with the pain of future loss

Bridget Enever
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