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When they are all gone
Empty Nest by Monica Chaddick
2-5-2 Poem writing prompt entry

Children

Moved on and gone

They roam



Writing Prompt
Write a 2-5-2 poem. The first line has 2 syllables. The second line has 5. The final line has 2 again.

Author Notes
My oldest daughter works so much that I hardly see her. My youngest son lives so far away that I haven't seen him in over 5 years.
My youngest daughter and I are estranged because she got mad at me.
My oldest son lives with me, but has distanced himself tremendously over the last couple of months.
My husband passed almost 6 years ago.
We have another roommate, but he isn't related and isn't interested in most of the same things that we are.
I am alone.

     

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