He Left
A short one.24 total reviews
Comment from A. Willow Bends
CUTE. Stunner ending again. Thought I was headed for a heartbreak. Solution: At end of year (or spring cleaning time!) throw all single socks away. I promise you, you will then within a week find the match. This is really cute. Great job and Good Luck!
Wendy
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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CUTE. Stunner ending again. Thought I was headed for a heartbreak. Solution: At end of year (or spring cleaning time!) throw all single socks away. I promise you, you will then within a week find the match. This is really cute. Great job and Good Luck!
Wendy
Comment Written 26-May-2019
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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I'm sure your method works. It's Murphy's Law.
Thanks for reading.
Comment from Rikki66
It is not the fault of the sock but the washing. Note I do not blame blame the machine for the sock can go missing when hand washing and line drying.
Rikki
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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It is not the fault of the sock but the washing. Note I do not blame blame the machine for the sock can go missing when hand washing and line drying.
Rikki
Comment Written 26-May-2019
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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Thanks for reading. Have a nice day.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I was trying to guess the little twist, but I failed. Very clever little story about something that happens a lot, I'm sure there are many socks that eventually get from washing machine piping to the storm water drains and float away.lol
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 26-May-2019
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I was trying to guess the little twist, but I failed. Very clever little story about something that happens a lot, I'm sure there are many socks that eventually get from washing machine piping to the storm water drains and float away.lol
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 25-May-2019
reply by the author on 26-May-2019
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I do wonder where they end up...
Thanks for reading.
Comment from LG Wolfe
Thank you for my regular dose of your addictive flash fiction. I enjoyed the hints - perfect match, other half - but didn't clue in until the second last stanza.
reply by the author on 25-May-2019
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Thank you for my regular dose of your addictive flash fiction. I enjoyed the hints - perfect match, other half - but didn't clue in until the second last stanza.
Comment Written 24-May-2019
reply by the author on 25-May-2019
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Thanks so much for reading. Take care.
Comment from LisaMay
I have always been intrigued by 'the missing sock' phenomenon that is at the heart of your delightful little story, beautifully and deceptively told.
What is it with socks!!? I always keep my pairs together perfectly well... I peg them out together and take them off the line together. So this must be the clue: other people must use tumble dryers and they get separated and the dryer eats one of the pair??
Your story reminded me of one of my own stories I posted a few months ago where I portrayed a pair of ski mittens, one of which got lost in the snow.
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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I have always been intrigued by 'the missing sock' phenomenon that is at the heart of your delightful little story, beautifully and deceptively told.
What is it with socks!!? I always keep my pairs together perfectly well... I peg them out together and take them off the line together. So this must be the clue: other people must use tumble dryers and they get separated and the dryer eats one of the pair??
Your story reminded me of one of my own stories I posted a few months ago where I portrayed a pair of ski mittens, one of which got lost in the snow.
Comment Written 24-May-2019
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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Great minds think alike!
It's the second time we write a similar story!
Thanks for reading.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
You got me--with the surprise ending! This is really cute, creating a sock character that cries when the mate disappears. Where DO the socks go!? One thing: "Forever" is one word.
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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You got me--with the surprise ending! This is really cute, creating a sock character that cries when the mate disappears. Where DO the socks go!? One thing: "Forever" is one word.
Comment Written 23-May-2019
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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Both spellings are possible. At least in Britain.
Thanks so much for reading.
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I didn't know that! Thanks for telling me.
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You're welcome.
Comment from l.raven
HI Maria, LOL...my sweet friend...but I don't think today the kids could care less if they match or not...I look at my grandkids socks...and laugh...so not to worry...they will find new mates...LOL...I love your poem sweet girl...made me smile...very well written...and the perfect picture...love you...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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HI Maria, LOL...my sweet friend...but I don't think today the kids could care less if they match or not...I look at my grandkids socks...and laugh...so not to worry...they will find new mates...LOL...I love your poem sweet girl...made me smile...very well written...and the perfect picture...love you...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 23-May-2019
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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Thanks so much for reading. Take care.
(I'm copying and pasting this reply as I have a lot of grading to do this week.)
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your so welcome always sweet girl...have fun grading...love you...xxoo
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
He he he, I loved your fun words and my daughter has a brand new washing machine but it seems it has been pre-trained to lose socks and so the saga continues! He he he, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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He he he, I loved your fun words and my daughter has a brand new washing machine but it seems it has been pre-trained to lose socks and so the saga continues! He he he, love Dolly x
Comment Written 23-May-2019
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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Thanks so much for reading. Take care.
(I'm copying and pasting this reply as I have a lot of grading to do this week.)
Comment from karenina
See? This is why I became a fan! You write so well...and with a wry wit and sense of humor that I can so relate to! Where DO those missing socks hide I wonder? I have a theory they are kidnapped and replaced with SCADS of clothers hangers! (Smiles)---Karenina
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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See? This is why I became a fan! You write so well...and with a wry wit and sense of humor that I can so relate to! Where DO those missing socks hide I wonder? I have a theory they are kidnapped and replaced with SCADS of clothers hangers! (Smiles)---Karenina
Comment Written 23-May-2019
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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Thanks so much for reading. Take care.
(I'm copying and pasting this reply as I have a lot of grading to do this week.)
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Totally understand THAT! The sentiment is the same I know!--Karenina
Comment from royowen
For those of us that have several odd socks as testament and ode to lost socks, we ca all relate to this short, story, well done Maria, you've done extra well, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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For those of us that have several odd socks as testament and ode to lost socks, we ca all relate to this short, story, well done Maria, you've done extra well, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 23-May-2019
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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Thanks so much for reading. Take care.
(I'm copying and pasting this reply as I have a lot of grading to do this week.)
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Well done
