‘Did you call the kids? Are they coming?’
‘Yes hon, tomorrow. Where are my glasses?’
‘On the cupboard. Did you call the kids? Are they coming?’
‘Tomorrow, love. Coffee?’
‘Where are the kids?’
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The Trifextra challenge asked us to write a 33 word dialogue this weekend. This was hard! I’m not usually good with dialogue, in fact I struggle with it. I much prefer descriptions and narrative. But I gave it a shot. What better way is there to improve your weak point?
Sandra's scribbles 
They say till death. But what happens when one of you dies a little each day? Excellent piece.
Thank you very much Joe, your comment gave me shivers!
How much patience love calls for & when its marriage,its that & some more!Great piece Sandra:-)
Very true, although I am inexperienced in this regard to truly comment. Thanks Atreyee 🙂
Ah,lucky you-am jealous now-to be young ,footloose & fancy free;-)
So many layers here in so few words, poignant.
Thank you Jennifer
oooh i found this incredibly sad. i think you did a great job with the dialogue!
Thank you Christina
brilliant! 🙂
Thank you madame 🙂
I have this same conversation with my mother every time I see her. I just have to accept that fact that she’s already gone. Thanks for writing sucha true to life piece.
I am very sorry to hear that, life is just a bitch sometimes!
This is really good. Its sad seeing someone you love go through this.
I totally agree! Thank you for reading Deana.
Oh my, this is sad… I had this with my father. So real, well done.
Alzheimer’s is one of the worse diseases I think. Just watching someone’s memories go; losing a peace of themselves every day, its heart wrenching!
Sandra!!! How ya been!? I have a break from the grandbaby – he’s with his mom for a couple weeks – so, I get to play with my blog friends! You doing ok? Congrats on the Trifecta win, BTW 🙂 I like this piece too, although it’s hitting a bit close to home (my mom, not me!).
I’m doing great Libby, keeping busy. Enjoy your time off!
you did a great job. This is so tough – living with and loving someone with dementia/alzheimers.
I would imagine it is and it’s something I hope I’ll never live through!
This reminds me of conversations with my grandma as her Alzheimer’s progressed. Funny on the surface with all the repetition, but so sad on a deeper level.
I’m sorry to hear that Janna!
Exceptionally well done. To be able to say so much by saying so little is the mark of a truly talented writer. Thanks for sharing such good work.
Thank you for reading it Cobbie.
This is quite sad ): I like it, though. Great job!
Thanks Draug.
You’ve touched some nerves with this one. Well done.
I am actually shocked at how many people have been personally affected by this dreadful disease in fact I am worried that I might have steered some sad memories.
That’s what good writing does. It puts us writers in a precarious spot. Wanting to touch, but not wanting to hurt.
The patience born of a lifetime of love. The devotion shines through in your piece.
That’s a beautiful comment, thank you.
I see this a lot in my work. It’s heartbreaking to know that information gets lost somewhere along the lines.
And with every piece of information, a piece of the self goes with it; it is heartbreaking!
Ouch, been there. Excellently written. And congrats on your win last week! Good stuff 😀
Thanks a lot Dawn, I appreciate it.
This is so poignant. It reminds me of my grandmother, who also had Alzheimer’s. It really does take people away a little at a time.
It does, doesn’t it? and you know better than me! I’m sorry to hear. Thank you for reading.
Beautiful. 🙂
Thank you.
great patience
Part and parcel with love.
Fantastic work at condensing concepts of love, age and patience into so few words. Well done!
Thank you 🙂
I disagree that you’re not good at this.
You’re very kind. Practice is key.
This is beautiful in its sadness.
Thank you Sarah Ann.
Love and Patience–both so beautifully reflected in this dialogue. Very nicely done!
Thank you Sandra, and thank you for reading.
Beautiful, heart-breaking piece. Well done, Sandra.
Thanks a lot 🙂
Sad and lovely at the same time. Very deep emotions here.
Thank you Christine
Not funny. Funny. Okay, not funny.
This is the flip side of AR Neal, which is why I said it that way. Nicely portrayed dialogue.
Thanks.
The “failing” spouse is so lucky to have a very patient husband/wife. This packs a lot in so few words.
Thank you for reading 🙂
Well done and very sad!