The Visit

window sill

“You’re early!” she complains.
“Better early than late, right?” I smile.
“Better early than never, I suppose.”

I’m not so sure.
Too late for never, though.
“I’ll go,” I say.
She scowls. “And come back when?”

Never say never, I’m reminded.
“Soon,” I lie.


dVerse Quadrille prompt #67 – early

About Maggie C

Stained glass artist, writer, respecter of life.
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6 Responses to The Visit

  1. Frank Hubeny says:

    Nice line: “Too late for never, though.”

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  2. Grace says:

    A puzzle and something to ponder. Good one Maggie.

    Liked by 1 person

  3. Gina says:

    lines having a squabble over being early, this was quite interesting to read

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