It had been a year to the day since we’d parted, and there he was laughing, strolling arm-in-arm with his latest lover. As he neared, our eyes locked for the briefest moment. I opened my mouth to speak but all that emerged was the hollow silence of a broken heart.
Nick Young is a retired award-winning CBS News Correspondent. In addition to 50-Word Stories, his short stories have appeared in dozens of publications. His first novel, “Deadline,” was published in September. He lives outside Chicago.
Love how this cuts to the chase, as successful 50-word stories have to do. Kudos!
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What an absolutely lovely poem. Short, sweet and to the point. Easily understood and appreciated
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Well done. Good job.
Rings true, for many of us.
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Your poignant words made me feel the person’s pain in that moment. Well done!
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Heartbreaking.