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Shop of Hearts

March 27, 2017 4 Comments

Shop of Hearts
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It’s been three years since I opened my little ‘Shop of Hearts.’ It’s a lost and found shop for hearts that have been broken, shattered, tossed aside, or otherwise damaged.

Any time of day, lost souls can be found wandering through the aisles. Most are drawn to the ‘Gently Used’ section, carefully placing each heart in their hands long enough to feel a beat or two, hoping for a connection, before placing it back on the shelf like a priceless heirloom.

There’s one behind the counter. Sometimes, if I place my hand just right, I can almost feel it beating again.

By Susan Gale Wickes

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  1. Gena says

    March 28, 2017 at 7:08 am

    A wonderfully written story, I was transported into it.

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    • Susan says

      March 28, 2017 at 9:15 am

      Thank you, Gena. My heart was in this one….literally.

      Reply
  2. Esme upon the Cloud says

    March 29, 2017 at 10:28 am

    It’s beautiful. Love this story Susan. *smiles broadly*

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    • Susan says

      March 29, 2017 at 9:32 pm

      Thank you! I know it’s probably difficult to see me from the cloud, but I’m smiling back.

      Reply

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