Awwwwwwwwww! Sue!!!! You posted it! <waffy sigh> I know it's atrocious that I hadn't read this poem before you shared it with me... but what a deliciously sad poem... and your story was the perfect compliment to it.
Then, as if re-reading the vignette wasn't sad enough, you go and put that adorably sweet author's note in there. <hugs her beta, her friend> <sniffle>
I've sort of lost track but I think this story fulfills the 5 you owed me on our bet. <wink> Darn, and so far I haven't been able to tempt you into another bet... I can't imagine why. :p
I'll still be expecting more stories from you... Don't think I'm letting you off the hook. <g>
-- DJ