After assuring his granddaughter that cooties didn’t live there, he securely held her angelic hand and took one step toward the modest warehouse where decades earlier he and his meant-to-be experienced the miracle of love at first sight.
As the grip of his trembling hand tightened and tears found furrows down his face, he was overcome by the devastating memory of that last magical twinkle before the essence of his existence was unexpectedly taken from him.
(Photo: Edward Roads)
Written by Edward Roads
Mytwosentences 
Very emotional description. The picture and selection of words enhances the thought.
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I really appreciate that. Thank You.
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very subtly all the feelings are explained in very few words. Cheers!!
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Thank You Maddy. I appreciate it.
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Incredible!
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I honestly appreciate that Paula. Thank You.
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That is so sad!
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I appreciate that. Thank You Noelene.
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Well done Edward!! Another wonderful story. Sweet and sad at the same time. You are an amazing writer.!!! Looking forward to 121 š
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I deeply appreciate your thoughtful and truly kind words Nelly. Thank You so very much.
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Haunting, sad, and yet also incredibly touching and beautiful. This is a paradoxically moving piece. Just wonderful writing.
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Thank You so much for your wonderfully thoughtful and terrifically kind words Astrid. I greatly appreciate it.
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Wow! The description is so perfect that you are watching the father-daughter duo from a distance. Very emotional. How do you do it? Thank you for these posts.
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Thank You so very much for your incredibly kind and truly thoughtful words Anjali. I greatly appreciate it.
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So sweet. You say such lovely things in two sentences.
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You are very kind. Thank You so much.
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A lifestory in two sentence. You are brilliant š
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Anna, you are very kind. Thank You.
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You’re welcome š
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Amazing impact. You do so much with just your two sentences. I enjoy your posts.
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I truly appreciate your kind words. Thank You so very much.
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Have you considered entering this (or other posts) to Postcards, Poems and Prose? I bet they would be interested! https://postcardpoemsandprose.wordpress.com/
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You are so very kind Lindy. Thank You.
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The image reflects his sadness. This speaks volumes.
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Thank You so much Dr. Mary. I deeply appreciate your thoughtful words.
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My pleasure, Mr. Edward. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Dr. Mary Ann
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great (and never a run-on sentence) š
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I really appreciate that Bonny. Thank You.
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Isn’t it amazing how things can trigger a memory. Reading your post triggered memories of playing with friends and teasing each other about cooties. Since the purpose of a writer is to elicit a reaction, you have done well. Oh, by the way I enjoyed reading the post.
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Thank You so very much. I really appreciate your wonderfully thoughtful comment.
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A touching two sentence novel, or perhaps even the memoir of a grandfather or an uncle.
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Thank You JoAnna. I honestly appreciate it.
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Oh.
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Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.
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Poignant and sweet. I like the way you encompass so much so succinctly.
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Thank You for your kind words. I greatly appreciate it.
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These keep getting better and better. You really should consider writing a short story or novel!
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Thank You so very much Andrew. I truly appreciate your terrifically kind words.
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This piece really moved me, Edward. You always seem to capture a deeper emotion in two sentences than most writers can in book.
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You are truly kind Carlo. I cannot Thank You enough.
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Chillingly evocative. šš½
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Thank You. I appreciate that.
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What made her hand angelic?
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