“I see it’s still standing,” smiling as he recalls days of gathering here. He and his fellow soldiers were on leave—tired, hungry and ready for a bit of home.
Joe pulled his wife of forty years close to him and looked down into her eyes. “Those three days, and meeting you that night, was the beginning of a beautiful life.”
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The Unicorn Challenge-17/11/23
The Bag Lady 
A lot was said in just a few words.
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I’m usually not long winded😀
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This is a beautiful tale
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You pack so much into these words.
War and peace, longing for home, happiness…
Short and poignant, Rugby.
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Thank you
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