Dear Ms Samuels,
They said we were way past it that it was a childish fantasy to ever consider love at our age. Whatever flickers there might have been had been well and truly quashed by the passing of time and way too may bad experiences.
But from day one when you flashed that winsome smile at me, and said we have a few things in common and maybe we should consider working together and create a piece or two that may show our latent talent for writing. For you are never too old they say.
I think that first larval type piece where we tried each other out and I marvelled at your silken words that seemed to flow so easily from your pen and soon enthralled me with the carnivalesque nature of the process that followed. Those initial words, which blossomed into a writing team, we never in a million years thought possible.
Feeling were generated I thought long dead within me, I awaited your every email, where had you taken the story, how was I to follow in your lead. The back and forth of words and ideas and the ease of our communication led me to believe there was more to our correspondence than words on the page.
I can easily say your writing has influenced me and that today after all these years writing together where we can happily dilate on the skills each has passed to the other has served as a stimulus for others to try their hand at expression and teamwork.
But I think the one thing that has stood out for me, about which I am most proud, is the sonnet we composed at the end of our first year of writing. How we managed to lucidly encapsulate our style into those fourteen lines that today has stood the test of time is what I most marvel at. I have indeed been blessed by our partnership and I hope we have served as a beacon of hope for other writers of our vintage.
I believe our book launch will be next Tuesday at 11a.m. I will meet you in the Ritz Café, 10 a.m. usual seat, for a chat before attending the launch and hopefully signing a few volumes.
Yours affectionately,
Charles Woods
Writing Companion.
Written for: http://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2014/04/07/wordle-3/
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a story of love found and how it can be found in the most unusual way, unusual places. Working together, friendship and before you know it love can blossom. I am glad that Charles and his lady will have many more book signings together, well written for the prompt Michael.
Thanks Jenny appreciate those words of encouragement.
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This is absolutely lovely Michael =) I loved the word carnivalesque you just have no idea it is magnificent! I also really liked “writers of our vintage” it is never too late indeed
Thanks Yves I do enjoy writing this prompt. I very much appreciate your comment.
I am so happy because I really love making wordles
Well keep up the great work, I love doing them.
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Lovely lovely letter! What a great way to use the wordle…creating a new working friendship which blossoms into a book…my most favorite fantasy.
Thank you Georgia, I am happy you could connect with this story. Thanks for your lovely comment.
Really well done Michael. You used the wordle prompt so creatively. I love the letter form.
Thanks Jackie appreciate your comments.
This a sweet love story. To have someone to share in something we enjoy is what make relationships special.
Thanks Kim, it’s a lovely thought isn’t it. Thanks again for reading and your comment.
This is so creative – I love the letter format and the way that love blossomed from colleague to companionship to love. 🙂
Thanks Jen I love this challenge.