We’re asked to consider handwriting
for this haibun Monday. It dredged
up a long forgotten memory. I could not
resist a little play on words for my title!
Submitted to dVerse
January 22, 2018
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When I was fairly new to widowhood, I fell
in lust with a glib and handsome prince, whose
devious charm blinded me to what was obvious to all
and sundry. Early in our relationship we attended
a party where we were entertained by a lady
who interpreted handwriting. Much to my surprise,
the lady said the below-the-line flourishes in
my handwriting indicated I was capable of violence,
perhaps murder, were I to be a victim of duplicity.
My prince was very quiet on our way home and, strangely
he did not call me after that night. When my head cleared,
I considered perhaps a thank you note to the handwriting
specialist might be in order!
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Warm breezes kiss the snow
Fog enshrouds my winter world
Is it Brigadoon?
I remember the fad of handwriting interpretation. I was said because of the way I swirled something or other, that I was devious and led a double life! That has haunted me all these years. But it seems you have been lucky! I've missed you here Beverly. Love the title.
ReplyDeleteThanks for missing me. I was quite ill over Christmas, and I'm just getting back in the groove.
DeleteI've missed you, too. This story is a hoot. I had one of those fill in the gap relationships with a sociopath, compulsive liar. No handwriting interpreter to help, but a wise friend who knew the creep. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteLove it... what a fun way to end it.. I think sometimes we should all have a way to put an end to it like this...
ReplyDeleteYour title made me smile, Bev, I love wordplay! I also enjoyed your anecdote. I've never had my writing analysed, so the story intrigued me. What a twist!
ReplyDeleteThe story and the haiku are perfect! What a way to get rid of an unsuitable admirer!
ReplyDeleteThat was a very intuitive handwriting specialist.
ReplyDeleteThis made me laugh. Well done!
ReplyDelete(And extra points for Brigadoon.) :)
I love your story Bev - it brought forth a huge happy smile.
ReplyDeleteLove that you fell in lust too, I know the feeling...
Anna :o]
I so love the way you took this prompt Beverly. Very dark and mysterious. I wonder if that writing analyser was actually your guardian angel, they take on many forms to create a hedge around us.
ReplyDeleteWow! sounds like you had a lucky save with that reading Since it made him so nervous, you have to wonder what he had been up to.
ReplyDeleteMNL (cactus haiku)