Monday, March 13, 2023

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dressed in my red tee

and denim shorts; i had to 

snap these lovely nuns

hot bright day the ice cream shop

near the park busy busy

 © gillena cox 2023

BLOG HOPPING TODAY WITH

Our challenge today is to use “In space in time I sit thousands of feet above the sea”
From May Sarton, “Meditation in Sunlight” in a short prose or flash fiction.

 SEPARATION: A CRUEL LESSON
It all seems like a dream. The years we were together. Breathing into each other's face. We were that close. You see one, you see the other.

When did the chasm create itself. Because neither one of us share a blame for creating it;  it just appeared, like magic. In space in time I sit thousands of feet above the sea; in deep concentration, meditating the chasm.

Some people say: angels appear in our lives to teach us certain lessons and they leave at an appointed time;  which is not the same as dying. But separation can be just as cruel.
© gillena cox 2023

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This is Monday WRites 386
You've heard about the Monday Blues 
well this is Monday WRites  (musing on the definition here of rite, as any customary observance for eg the rite of afternoon tea). 
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35 comments:

  1. TomMarch 13, 2023 at 1:31 PM

    ...the Nuns are playing ball? Have a wonderful week, Gillena.

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    1. Gillena CoxMarch 13, 2023 at 3:09 PM

      Thanks for dropping by Tom. In the photos i took they were just sitting chatting. Some were using the exercise items in the park. I didnt see any football.

      Much💜love

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  2. Rainbow EveningMarch 13, 2023 at 2:41 PM

    great shots

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  3. Gillena CoxMarch 13, 2023 at 3:10 PM

    Thanks for dropping by Rainbow Evening

    Much💜love

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  4. ms_liliMarch 13, 2023 at 4:32 PM

    Such skilled writing, Gillena. Have you ever considered writing a novel? Would love to see a story built around this.

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  5. brudbergMarch 13, 2023 at 4:56 PM

    This is really painful, how chasms sometimes just open...

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    1. Gillena CoxMarch 13, 2023 at 5:05 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation Björn

      Much💜love

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  6. sarahMarch 13, 2023 at 4:56 PM

    Lovely images, and I love your meditation on separation. You're right, it can be so painful.

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    1. Gillena CoxMarch 13, 2023 at 5:04 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation Sarah

      Much💜love

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  7. Merril D. SmithMarch 13, 2023 at 4:57 PM

    Such a poignant tale--that chasm. 💙 Thank you for writing to the prompt.

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    1. Gillena CoxMarch 13, 2023 at 5:04 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation Merril

      Much💜love

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  8. Gillena CoxMarch 13, 2023 at 4:58 PM

    Thank you for your appreciation Lisa. I have written 8 books for children available at amazon dot com and authorhouse bookstore.
    I also read my books to children at invited events.
    However the novel no. I don't want to veer there😊

    Much💜love

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  9. David BogomolnyMarch 13, 2023 at 5:08 PM

    Beautifully and wisely written, Gillena.

    Sincerely,
    David
    SkepticsKaddish.com

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  10. Gillena CoxMarch 13, 2023 at 6:38 PM

    Thanks for your appreciation David

    Much💜love

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  11. WildChild47March 13, 2023 at 6:52 PM

    The tension and pain in the story is palpable. Heart-wrenching - so well done. It touches a nerve.

    And I have to ask: do you know what order of nuns these are? It's an odd question, I know, but it's something I really want to know. (Strange story behind it, so I'll leave it by the roadside, so to speak.)

    Hope you have a wonderful week :)

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    1. Gillena CoxMarch 14, 2023 at 2:48 AM

      Thanks for your appreciation Wildchild.
      The nuns belong to the Saint Teresa of Kolkata community, they dress like that all over the world😊

      Much💜love

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    2. WildChild47March 14, 2023 at 9:08 AM

      thanks ever so much for the info Gillena, I really appreciate it 💙

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  12. KerfeMarch 13, 2023 at 7:10 PM

    That chasm is difficult to mend, and yes, cruel. Your words are full of emotion.

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    1. Gillena CoxMarch 14, 2023 at 2:48 AM

      Thanks for your appreciation Kerfe

      Much💜love

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  13. K.HartlessMarch 13, 2023 at 9:18 PM

    You really highlight that unseen ravine. A brutal, but beautiful write, Gillena. 💜

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  14. AngieMarch 14, 2023 at 12:03 AM

    Gillena - I feel for those nuns - if it was a hot day, the habits would have been overwhelming! It's no wonder they are all sitting in the shade!

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  15. Gillena CoxMarch 14, 2023 at 2:49 AM

    Thanks for your appreciation Angie

    Much💜love

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  16. rogblog666March 14, 2023 at 3:11 AM

    great pictures. great write you tell it with feeling

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  17. Gillena CoxMarch 14, 2023 at 9:26 AM

    Thanks for your appreciation Rog

    Much💜love

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  18. Dwight L. RothMarch 14, 2023 at 9:58 AM

    Very nicely done. Love your ending!

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    1. Gillena CoxMarch 15, 2023 at 6:08 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation Dwight

      Much💜love

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  19. kittysversesMarch 14, 2023 at 10:04 AM

    Well written, Gillena. :)

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    1. Gillena CoxMarch 15, 2023 at 6:08 PM

      Thanks for your appreciation kittyverses

      Much💜love

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  20. ViolettaMarch 14, 2023 at 12:31 PM

    Oh, they are nuns - first I thought they are the Klu-Klux-Klan. Have a good time and all the best
    Violetta

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    1. Gillena CoxMarch 15, 2023 at 6:09 PM

      🤣Thanks for your appreciation Violeta

      Much💜love

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  21. robkistnerMarch 14, 2023 at 2:01 PM

    So well written Gillena — excellent my friend! 🙂✌🏼🫶🏼

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  22. TriciaMarch 14, 2023 at 2:24 PM

    feeling the grief that comes with such a separation! Well penned! 💗

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  23. Gillena CoxMarch 15, 2023 at 6:09 PM

    Thanks for your appreciation Tricia

    Much💜love

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