That afternoon we’d been rowing around the pond, tuna sandwiches packed in the red cooler. Mostly love keeping us afloat. Later, I spotted a small green frog parked on the lip, looking up at me like I was some kind of princess.
Now, long after the divorce, I sometimes wonder…
Mary Moreno lives in New York City and writes poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. She also composes and produces music.
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SO GOOD, Mary! So darn good 🥳
Thank you, Paul! So much darn fun to write!
Funny, sweet, and wistful! “Mostly love keeping us afloat” is a terrific line!
Thanks, Kath!
Been there, done that… love it!
Thanks, Mike!
Love this, Mary. Says so much in so little. Years later all the wondering.
Great job.
Thanks so much, Carol!
Kiss a frog… might have been prince charming. Such a good tale!
Thanks, Susan. It was fun to write.