First an inch
then doubled to two,
Each day that’s what
they would focus and do.
Their necks stretched like a giraffe
leaning towards the sun,
Following its daily path like a tennis match,
observing this was so much fun.
“It is time to bloom!”
the others implored,
“Its time for your beauty
to be adored”.
Trusting their instincts
they kept reaching high,
Trusting that together
they could touch the sky.
The four- focused and reached
striving for more,
All the while working
on building their core.
Their hard work paid off
Their goals are reached,
Gentle and patient
their stress was not breached.
Today is the day
They opened up and kissed the sun,
One goal reached
but their journey not done.
A new chapter begins
on this beautiful new day,
Butterflies, bees, and birds
have so much to say.
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PAGE ONE (4 PANELS)
PAGE 1, Panel 1
Bird’s eye view of CHLOE O’BRIEN, 40, sits with her feet propped up, a soft, contented smile on her face, still in her button-down shirt, pencil skirt and stilettos; her hair in a bun.
A freshly poured glass of wine in one hand and a remote control in the other hand pointed at a television screen that reads, “Netflix”.
CHLOE:
(thought bubble) Netflix and chill.
PAGE 1, Panel 2
The scene expands to her gazing at the empty love seat next to her. Her smile has faded.
The lines in her forehead are deeply creased as she puts the glass of wine to her lips.
PAGE 1, Panel 3
Chloe, shoes off, hair down, shirt loosened up, glass now empty, sits with her laptop open on her lap.
CHLOE:
What am I looking for… ? Well, that’s easy….
Page 1, Panel 4
A daydream scene with Chloe, hair flowing in the wind, on a white horse holding onto a shirtless, muscular man with a rose between his teeth, gallop across a beach.
PAGE TWO, (2 PANELS)
Page 2, Panel 1
CAPTION 1: Match Date #1
Chloe at a patio table bar, set for two. In front of her a half empty basket of chips and her almost empty beer mug.
The other half of the table and the setting is untouched.
Page 2, Panel 2
MARK, 50, a scrawny, balding, wimp struts up to the table.
MARK:
(pointing and speaking to a Waitress)
Hey Doll. How about some buffalo wings? (to Chloe)
Sorry, I’m a little late. I was looking for a coupon.
Page 2, Panel 3
CLOSE UP: MARK
Eyes bugged out, sweat literally dripping up off his chin and neck.
MARK:
Who knew that buffalo wings meant that they would be so hot?!
PAGE THREE (4 PANELS)
Page 3, Panel 1
CAPTION 1:
Match Date #2
CLOSE UP: CELL PHONE SCREEN
DENNIS: When can I kiss you again? Kissing face emoji
CHLOE: Again?
DENNIS: Sorry, I was sleep texting!
Page 3, Panel 2
CAPTION 2:
Flashback: The day before
CHLOE smiles across the table at Dennis, 50, plates empty and waitress sets check down on the table.
Page 3, Panel 3
Dennis smiles while pushing the check towards Chloe.
DENNIS:
Thank you so much for a lovely lunch.
Page 3, Panel 4
A few minutes later by Chloe’s car. The couple stands a few feet apart. Dennis steps towards Chloe, going in for a kiss. Chloe quickly turns her cheek and gives him a hasty hug.
PAGE FOUR (3 PANELS)
Page 4, Panel 1
Bird’s eye view of CHLOE O’BRIEN, sits with her feet propped up, a soft, contented smile on her face, in flannel pajamas.
A freshly poured glass of wine in one hand and a remote control in the other hand pointed at a television screen that reads, “Netflix”.
Page 4, Panel 2
CLOSE UP: CELL PHONE SCREEN MATCH: You have 55 new connections
Page 4, Panel 3
CHLOE, hysterically laughing. Clicks DELETE