When I abandoned all aspects of self, and melted into you, I thought, how can I lose you, if there is no distinction between where you end, and I begin?
So when I lost you, still impervious to the fact that I was ever a whole person without you, I built a life on the foundation of your loss.
Recently I remembered, I once had a bucket list all my own. I checked off Aurora Borealis in February, and I am prepared to check off the second entry next month.
No, I haven’t forgotten you- I just remembered me.
Written for Carrot Ranch’s Prompt: Bucket and Sammi Scribbles Weekend Writing Prompt: Impervious, both of whom required exactly 99 words this week.
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Nice Violet. Life still goes on.
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Yes it does, Len. Sometimes it just takes a while to figure that out.
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powerfully written Violet
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It took a great amount of power to end up where I am today, Gina.. Thank you.
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I admire you that and see your strength in your words Violet, your writing has depth and meaning. It always resonates.
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Thank you Gina. I guess that is because I lead with my heart a lot of the time. And you know what they say about writing what you know..
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no better way to write Violet, it is genuine and raw and readers can tell the difference. stories based on real life are the most powerful ones.
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Like that. 🙂
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Thank you. Crispina..
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Pleasure 🙂
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Empowering last line!!
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Life-saving, in my case.. Thank you, Ruth..
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So you found the whole in the bucket.
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What a wonderful play on words! Exactly!
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You never forget – so what a lovely way to move on!
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It seems like a lifetime has passed me by. But even with the trepidation I feel, I know I am ready to move on.. Thanks for sharing this.
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Good stuff. Good find.
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Thank you, D. I feel as if I am living a dream at times..
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Wow. Amazing💕
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Thank you so much, Ramyani for being such a faithful reader.
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It’s my pleasure 🙂
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Again; fantastic.
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Thanks, Chelsea, you’re my bestest fan… 😄
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Looks like there’s a line…
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This was marvellous all ’round, Violet. Bravo.
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Thank you, Dale. In the last 15 years I’ve become very adept at conversations with the Netherworld….
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They are so much easier when no one interrupts…
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After life .bitter sweet 💜
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That last line says it all. ❤️
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Thank you, M. It would certainly be a deciding factor in my book!! haha
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Oh, Violet, that’s so powerful, so raw, and so real. A healing piece of art to anyone who has experienced loss.
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Thank you, Charli.. It helps me, that I do know..
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This is very good, Violet.
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Thank you, Roberta. it is a subject very close to my heart..
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This was beautiful. If it’s autobiographical it’s still beautiful and congratulations on where you’re at.
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Thank you, Michael. It is indeed autobiographical. I set off on a life long dream adventure the 27th of this month. I am moving to Alaska. I’ve got my sea legs after my trip there in February and I’m looking extremely forward to this new chapter in my life.
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Very exciting and very cool! I’ve never been to Alaska (the closest I’ve come is the TV show Northern Exposure) but the images I’ve seen are beyond beautiful. I’ll be looking forward to pictures of the northern lights once you get settled.
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