- Post of the week #41
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East Coast Squarehead: New Tears
“Yesterday afternoon, (Friday) forty-eight hours after surgery and time to remove the dressing. I went to the pharmacy before work, while she was sleeping. I purchased extra thick padded gauze, four by fours and tape so she could dress it again if needed. A guy came to the door with flowers and get well balloons from her friends at the plant. I left her a note. “Damn, if I ain’t been trumped. All I got you was bandages”. That’s what the note read.”
This post was nominated by asta.
Our judges said:
It’s the everyday,matter of fact tone that makes this one moving. “Everything ischanging. My wife has breast cancer. I’m afraid the NewTears are here to stay. I’m afraid the New Tears will never go away.Can’t stop the New Tears. Maybe it’s supposed to be this way. Maybe theNew Tears will lead the way.”
There’s not much one can say about this other than urge someone to read it.
This week’s judging panel comprised Lyle (Shortlist), SwissToni and Patita (Judges) and Head Judge duties were carried out by yours truly, Sarah.
If you’re interested in joiing the Post of the week team, we’re always looking for regular and guest judges. Don’t be shy!
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Much as the subject matter saddens me I’m very glad this post won. Such a truly honest and well written expression of basic human emotions mixed with the reality of day-to-day life - especially around a still somewhat taboo subject - deserves recognition of some kind.
My very best wishes to all involved.
[…] This winning post was brought to you by the letter Y, and the number 3. Assisting were lovely short lister asta, the Honorable previous winner East Coast Squarehead, and passer of final judgement patita. The post was graciously nominated by Angelalala. If you’d like to help judge Post of the Week in the future, then see here for details of how you can get involved. Go on, you know you want to. […]
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