I was being chauffeured in a vehicle build for ten
I sat alone on the back seat, weary without and within.
When I glimpsed in the whiteness an old telephone booth
It served as a reminder of a choice made in my youth.
Yes, the image triggered a memory of a scene from long ago
The booth at the corner of Main and Laurel, with sun instead of snow.
I put a quarter in the slot and got a dime and nickle back,
Dialed the number, Ash-6489, the call was answered by Jack.
“Jack, I’ve made my choice,” I said with a sigh,
(I silently sniffed and wiped a tear from my eye.)
“Now don’t you be sad –
You’re the best friend that I’ve ever had.
But I’ve decided not to marry you.”
He answered softly, “What will you do?
You know I love you. Honey.”
“I’ve decided to marry Milton, he has lots of money.”
The pain I caused Jack on that day,
Has returned to me in an unexpected way.
My career-driven husband makes money near and far.
As I travel all alone in this luxurious car.
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https://helenevaillant.com/2018/12/11/what-do-you-see-dec-11-2018/
Credit: Kukasmuu.com
Sweet aroma 
We drink our poison with glee
What goes around, comes around
Future we can not see
Alone we repent,licking our wound
😀 You said it!
Well said!
Thank you.
Oneta, thank you so much for joining the Challenge. You have created a lovely story. I felt said for this woman and Jack then much more so at the ending. There is a wise message in your post.
Thanks so much. I have read a few of the stories; hope to read more before going to bed. I find challenges so interesting in the way our minds go so many different ways. Thank you for the work you do to make it possible. I’m glad you enjoyed my story. I’ll be back soon. :F
I do enjoy challenges as well. It inspires me to write while learning to use different poetry forms. Enjoy your week.
You too. Thanks.
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Thank you.
An excellent response to the prompt! Money does not equal happiness. How sad so many do not understand that.
Thank you. I enjoyed your talking booth also.
Wow! This really struck me!
Thank you.
Wow…. Well articulated reality.
Thank you. I visited you today and left a follow, but did not see where to leave any comments. You have much talent and your love for Jesus is evident in your writings.
Much Thanks oneta. I’m awaiting more content from you.
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Such a tragedy! Lesson learned too late.
Thanks for the comment. Money is helpful but it is certainly not the priority for happiness.
You are most welcome and I couldn’t agree more!
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Wow, Scroogette!
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I am always full of admiration that no matter what writing challenge you accept you always bring a thoughtful message. Thank you. (Once when I was part of a Writers Group I joyfully accepted these challenges. Some folk complained because I could not write to be trendy simply for the violent or the obscene. I became a blogger so I could identify my own blog and write only from the perspective of who I am. I believe this is what you do so profoundly.
That’s kind and encouraging; thanks, Faye. We find satisfaction in being the child of God, with our own callings and talents. You do a great job of what he has you doing. Your love and testimony of God shows in your writings. I am agog at having been given such a love for writing – something I was so defeated at for more than half my life. He certainly moves his children from glory to glory. Almost all the challenge things, I have to have Him direct me to any “reason” for writing. Lord Jesus, why should anyone spend their time reading what I am writing. Hopefully someone some where is a receiver. Perhaps not always in what we consider “sacred” but teaching others to broaden talents in an educational way. Then each instrument can play its part in God’s orchestra. I have so many bloggers who inspire me and lead me on, so many I can never aspire to equal in their knowledge and abilities. Many are so intelligent. Mine are so simple. At this point I can only do “simple.” 😀 Hugs to you, dear Faye.
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Thank you.