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Voices, by Tom Baldwin

10/12/2022

17 Comments

 
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‘Good morning, my darling,’ said the bed. ‘Did you sleep well?’

‘It looks chilly today,’ said the wardrobe. ‘Better wear a sweater. The blue one looks good on you.’

‘The roses are beautiful,’ said the garden. ‘Would you pick some for me?’

‘Dinner smells good,’ said the oven. ‘A glass or two of red wine would go well with it.’

‘Goodnight, my darling,’ said the bed. ‘Sweet dreams.’

It’s been nearly three months now, but she’s still here, making me smile and feel loved.
17 Comments
Jennifer Duncan
10/12/2022 04:22:32 pm

Such a beautiful story, so well written.

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Tom Baldwin
11/12/2022 01:03:45 am

Thank you, Jennifer. Living in a retirement village we often see bereavement, and how people cope, which led to this story.

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Jim Bartlett link
10/12/2022 04:59:18 pm

Oh my, this really is good, Tom.
Jim

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Tom Baldwin
11/12/2022 01:04:19 am

Thank you, Jim.

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Padmini
11/12/2022 02:45:38 am

This story is touching and lovely. Conveys the depth of loss.

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Tom Baldwin
11/12/2022 04:55:13 am

Thank you.

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Sue Clayton
11/12/2022 04:09:25 am

Such a sweet voice, both from the storyteller and the beloved one.

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Tom Baldwin
11/12/2022 04:55:58 am

Thank you, Sue.

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Mary Anne mc Enery
11/12/2022 05:19:56 pm

an unbreakable love bond,thanks Tom.

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Tom Baldwin
11/12/2022 07:02:29 pm

Thank you, Mary Anne.

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Christine Reeves
13/12/2022 10:56:08 am

Loved this. Initially I wondered: 'where is this story going?'. The reveal is both surprising yet heart-warming. A tale of loss written in a positive and uplifting way. Thank you.

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Andrew Newall
24/12/2022 11:00:39 am

I thought this was really well-written and a new take on conveying the loss of a loved one.

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Tom Baldwin
24/12/2022 06:46:17 pm

Thank you, Andrew.

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Alyce
26/12/2022 01:20:54 am

I was so moved by this, Tom. Such a touching, well-written story.

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Tom Baldwin
26/12/2022 03:13:09 am

Thank you, Alyce.

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Ceri Marriott
27/12/2022 06:15:23 pm

Very moving story, Tom.

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Tom Baldwin
27/12/2022 06:50:02 pm

Thank you, Ceri.

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