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I have a new neighbour in my sheltered accommodation. A kind sweet lady in an old fashioned sort of way.

She’s very house proud and keeps her room very tidy. On the coffee table next to the TV are six little pots very carefully arranged.

Sometimes when I go in there is a candle burning brightly next to one of them. The pots have a lot of attention.

I finally plucked up the courage to ask her the story. I was flabbergasted.

“The pots represent the ashes of my six lovers, but one still burns more brightly than the others.”

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    Brian Mackinney over 3 years ago

    Developed from an overheard conversation in a supermarket.

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    Neville Hunt over 3 years ago

    Wonderful drabble, wonderful story. It’s got me thinking about her interesting back story!

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