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Death at 40 below
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Death at 40 below |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Sadly, these facts are true. This is about someone I knew in Alaska. She fell by the roadside at 40 below zero. No one saw her hit the ground that winter night. Brutal Cold Death took his toll, once again. I remember the day you brought your new puppy by my cabin in Fox for a short visit. You had him all bundled up in your Carrhart's, so he wouldn't catch a chill. You laughed and seemed so happy and carefree. We talked about putting in a garden in the spring. I was new to the frozen north, and you were fairly new there too. You had a degree in horticulture and we both loved organic gardening. I was happy to have a new friend. But you couldn't stay away from obsessing with alcohol. You fell harder that night than Humpty Dumpty onto the frozen ground. Someone came and rescued your puppy, but it was much too late to rescue you. I will remember you though, and your carefree happy laugh. Too bad we never got to garden that year. But I planted some wildflowers for you, on the hillside. Can you see them? |
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Succubus Member
since 2002-09-30
Posts 82Canada, Ontario |
Hey Hon, Great stuff, but I have a question... I kinda laughed when I came accross this part: "You fell harder that night than Humpty Dumpty onto the frozen ground." Was that your intention? Very touching at the same time... Lator |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
You have a knack for these stories sweetie. Realistic or not, sad or not. I was thinking half way through this..."should plant that garden anyway"...so I'm glad for the flowers... and? they all see. take care you, this was excellent in the way of YOU.  Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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D edgar Grey Member
since 2002-08-21
Posts 174Hell...(aka Wisconsin) |
Yeah, the reference to Humpty Dumpty kinda through me off...but nevertheless, I could feel your pain coming through on this piece. So sad... "Am assured,receptive,responsive women of substance. My sense of self comes not from other people but from myself? That can't be right." Bridget Jones |
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Amaranthine Member
since 2002-10-06
Posts 61ON Canada |
I can feel your pain in this oddly raw yet narrative piece. Remember that Death isn't cruel, Life is. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you all for reading. I realize the Humpty Dumpty thing seems odd, but somehow, it is appropriate for this personal event. She had 'fallen' many times before, and was always able to 'put herself' back together again, until that night. She would have loved those wildflowers, for they matched the wild side of her personality. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
*hug* I love how much you share of yourself. That's what makes good writin'. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a sweet reply, Mikey! Hugs back to ya. |
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