Old flame's smoldering ember flickers enticingly.
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“True love. Promised to outlive him.”
Mid fifties, married thirty years. My husband has sweetly asked me to try to outlive him, because he doesn't want to face life alone.
His odds are pretty good. Both our mothers (still living!) outlived our fathers. And our grandmothers...
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Level1 says,
One of mine did too. It was best left unstoked.AQScott says,
Have always wondered what mine is up to.scribbling_scribe says,
I will take heed, L1. Perhaps...Level1 says,
As they say, don't play with fire unless you're prepared to get burnt. We are always drawn to the warmth of a fire though aren't we?NoNickname1 says,
Proceed with caution. Even a slight scorch can be real uncomfortable. Let "us," know how it works out....Good luck either way.scribbling_scribe says,
It's amazing how fast the fire went out once I quit stoking it. It was fun to think about for a minute or two but I have to live with myself...Level1 says,
SS, it's like I said in one of my memoirs last year: Once you know, you wonder less.Sidneysmama says,
Best left alone. Fantasy trumps reality.accidentaltourist says,
That kind of burn leaves a heck of a scar.