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She always was a bit flighty but he didn’t expect her to leave him for a toy boy when she was in her eighties!
She left a load of stuff behind: frumpy frocks and woolly socks, her walking cane, her Zimmer frame. Hair nets, reading specs, everywhere he looked he was reminded of her.
Down the road was a shop which sold second-hand bits and pieces for charity. ‘All donations welcome’ said the sign in the window.
There was only one thing for it.
“Excuse me dear” he called through the door. “Do you accept second-hand husbands?”
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and to John Nixon for the photo.
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Aww, a poignant ending.
Thanks, Sadje.I wasn’t sure if it would come across as moving or amusing!
I think it’s both.
Dear Keith,
This is so close to a true story I won’t divulge. Loved the voices and the ending line…well done, sir.
Shalom,
Rochelle
In which I won’t ask! Thanks, Rochelle.
Ha, nice twist at the end Keith. I hope he found a buyer 🙂
You never know! Cheers, Iain.
That made me smile
I’m pleased, thanks, Neil.
I think he’s on the way to recovery.
It’s a start! Thanks for dropping by Sandra.
A sobering twist at the end…deep!
I wasn’t sure how it would be read, poignant or amusing. On balance, it seems the former! Thanks, Suzette.
A pleasure Keith. 😊
Lovely twist, Keith. I liked the rhyming prose too. You left me smiling.
I’m pleased! Thanks so much, Penny.
This is brilliant Keith!
That’s kind of you Di, thank you.
It’s so sad that she left and he feels like he’s second-hand.
Actually, I’m third-hand, but it’s not that bad!
Sometimes second-hand is perfectly what is needed.
Exactly, experienced and ready for whatever comes next!
Ah…and what would the resale price be for a second hand husband?
Not a lot! Cheers, Danny.
“Do you accept second-hand husbands?”
“Of course through the back, get yourself a coffee and take a seat with the others.
The auction starts in five minutes, we’ll be sure to get a fair price for you.”
I’ve been bought and sold a few times. it makes life interesting.
Haha, nice one James, me too mate!
What is it they say in show business? “Leave them laughing,” I think.
I must admit I found it amusing. An octogenarian finds a boy toy. LOL
She must have money. 😀 I do feel bad for hubby. I guess he didn’t see that coming.
Good one, Keith. I enjoyed it very much.
Isadora 😎
I totally agree Isadora! Thanks for your delightful comment.
Well done, Keith. Since half of all husbands over 35 are second hand, there is an ample supply. 🙂
I became third-hand in my 40’s, and once again I’m available to the highest bidder!!
Good luck to you, Sir.
You made me smile, in her eighties wow
There’s life in the ‘ole gal yet! Cheers Michael.
Ha loved that, especially listening to it – just one more thing – Where’s that shop I might want to pop in!! 🙂
Thanks so much, I’ll send you directions!
Cheers!
if it’s still in good working condition, why not? 🙂
That’s how I describe myself!
Keith that one made me smile but feel a bit down about the second-hand husband 🙁
He’ll be okay I’m sure! Thanks, Lisa.
You’re welcome.
Good on him! Better to do as he did than to mope around feeling old. Fun story – and moving too. You did both in this one.
Beautiful story. Loved it. Nice take on prompt
The ending was perfect, as sad as it was funny. I enjoyed the rhyming list of things left behind, as well.
Ah…what? 😲 I wasn’t expecting that ending at all! 😅😅
Keith, I’ve been slow in reading posts this week. I’m so glad I didn’t miss yours! Thanks for the smile 🙂
He hasn’t lost his humour. Moving and amusing!
I thought he’d sell/donate all her things there!
He offered himself 🙂
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