Just shy of midnight she sobs into her pillow. Gut wrenching, heartbreaking soul-searing expulsions of unmitigated sadness.
Down the hall, behind a sterile and locked door he offers a handkerchief, white, unsullied, starched and ironed to perfection.
Fat lot of good it does to hold out a hand that she’ll never see. But it’s all he has. All he can risk, this offer of quiet condolence.

I’m not sure the exact circumstances that lead to this situation, but I think I can understand something of the man’s feelings. It’s not always easy to know how to comfort someone, especially if there’s any guilt involved. Her feelings are most straightforward. I think we can all understand great sadness.
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This one was brought on by a sappy movie.
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A sappy movie? Well, blogging inspiration can come from anywhere. 🙂
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Yes. When one has a fairly stable emotional disposition one must take inspiration from the world at large.
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That’s true. Wonder what’s on TV?
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😉
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Neat
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Thank you!
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