Written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt
#445 where we’re asked to be creative in
exactly 16 words using the word ‘wait’.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
She checked her phone again.
Empty inbox.
Outside, snowflakes fell.
Inside, she struggled to wait alone.
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16 Words
This is “All Alone Am I” by Brenda Lee
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Nicely done Nancy.
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Thank you cara. I appreciate your comments.
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It’s a pleasure dear sister
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nice pic 👍
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Thanks very much, Neeraj
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Your poem and song are perfect together! What a cool video.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Lisa. Thank you.
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About that time is when you get some SPAM!
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Right! It never fails.
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It can be very frustrating when you are waiting for someone to text you back.
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Especially when you think there’s a possibility you’ve been dumped. It’s got to be nerve-racking, particularly during the holidays..
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Waiting alone is an awfully empty place, Nancy … and now it’s after midnight and this old poet is empty and exhaustipated …
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Thanks for the comments and the music, dear Ivor. Ray is a favorite. Sleep well. 🥰 🛌 😴🌏
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My absolute pleasure, Nancy … 5.00 am and I’m back to sleep… a couple of 4 hour sleeps is ok for me 😊😴
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Oh dear, this does not bode well. A perfect track given the circumstances.
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Yes, she’s afraid she’s been ghosted … not a comfortable position, especially during the holidays. Thank you, dear Keith. I’m glad you enjoyed hearing a great old tune by Brenda Lee.
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