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...Now What? 2.0

(An extended version of a short poem previously published)

By Alex TorresPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
Top Story - February 2025
...Now What?      2.0
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-*-

She was looking for a smile to match her own,

she's been waiting for a sign that gives her hope;

and after all these many years she finally found

what she was looking all around.

-*-

They made a plan and was all complete;

nothing too formal, nothing too sweet.

They got their blessings from Mom and Dad,

Grandma's gold ring is now in her hand.

The party is over, the night is bright;

they look at each other and say...

...now what?

-*-

He was looking for a song to soothe his soul,

he was waiting for a dance that moved his bones;

and after all those many years he finally found

what he was looking all around.

-*-

They got a house and they call it home,

they split the spare keys for the front door.

He wants a dog but she brought her cat,

they love the place so, there is no turning back.

The house is shining, the rooms are bright;

they look at each other and say...

...now what?

-*-

They were looking for a thing you may call love,

they were working for a place you may call home;

and after all this many years they finally found

what they were looking all around.

-*-

Their hearts are filled, their smiles are bright;

they look at each other and say...

...This is what.

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About the Creator

Alex Torres

Started writing short stories back in 1988 at work, when I had an empty page to fill for the employee's internal magazine. Taking the pen again after a 30 year-long hiatus, exploring where it takes me this time.

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