He’d be leaving in a few days.
He and his cousin decided to go to the local social club.
Some family and friends would be playing dominoes or dancing.
His eyes caught a glimpse of a gal in the distance.
“She’s new in town,” his cousin said,
He decided he’d ask her to dance.
Shyly, she declined.
“You’re new in town,” he said. “I’m Alfonso.”
Blushing, “I’m Rosa Amelia.”
Eventually, he had her smiling and did get one dance.
His letter arrived. She was ecstatic.
It ended, “I’m going to sing, ‘You are My Sunshine’ to you.”
“Because, you are.”
2019©Isadora DeLaVega
Word Count: 100
Genre: Memoir
Photo Prompt: ©Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
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***** Alfonso and Rosa Amelia De La Vega married shortly after his return from World War II.
They were happily married for 45 years until his death in 1977.
Inside the Mind of Isadora 
March 3, 2019 at 2:36 pm
Oh Isadora, what a beautiful Happy Ending True story you shared.. Many thanks for letting us be part of that moment.. 🙂
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March 7, 2019 at 4:17 pm
I’m gathering vignettes of my life for a memoir I’ve been thinking about for years. There’s much work to it. It reminds me of when one is moving and you begin to pack your things. There’s always a reason nt o stop and ponder before the item is boxed. Thank you for finding their story to be a happy one. They were a beautiful example of respect for the person you choose to love. Blessings 🙏🏻 Isadora
ps – I woo am playing catch-up : )
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March 7, 2019 at 5:14 pm
I am forever catching up and the idea of your memoir’s is a lovely one.. ❤
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March 7, 2019 at 10:31 pm
Time 😳 thank you 🙏
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February 25, 2019 at 11:36 am
Thank you for sharing a part of your family history with us. The luckiest of people are those that fall in love.
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February 25, 2019 at 4:51 pm
Thank you, Fatima. I do believe in love. I’m a hopeless romantic.
They were a shining example for me since they were kind, caring and gentle to each other.
Isadora 😎
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February 24, 2019 at 11:17 pm
Beautiful love story!
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February 25, 2019 at 4:49 pm
Smiling at your lovely comment, Dawn. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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February 24, 2019 at 8:35 pm
I love the story… and how great that it was true.
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February 25, 2019 at 4:49 pm
I’m so pleased you loved the story, Bjorn.
They were very special to me.
Isadora 😎
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February 24, 2019 at 7:27 pm
A very sweet story! =)
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February 25, 2019 at 4:48 pm
Thank you, Brenda. I’m glad you found it to be sweet.
Isadora 😎
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February 24, 2019 at 7:23 am
How beautiful Issy, I bet they’d love this.
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February 25, 2019 at 4:47 pm
Sometimes, we don’t get to say the things we should to people we love.
I know in some small ways I had touched them. They were wise to have told me so.
I hope I told them as well even if not in words but in gestures. Thank you, Gilly.
Have a great week.
Isadora 😎
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February 23, 2019 at 9:52 pm
What a touching story! Muy bien escrito. 😊
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February 24, 2019 at 4:14 am
They were sweet and caring in-laws.
I was blessed to have had them in my life.
They treated me like a daughter. They will
always be in my heart.
Gracious por su visita
Con Carino
Isadora 😎
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February 24, 2019 at 2:15 pm
Sounds like they were wonderful people.
Mis mejores deseos,
Mags
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February 25, 2019 at 4:43 pm
😊 😎
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February 23, 2019 at 8:36 pm
A beautiful love poem, inspired by true love. Thank you, Isadora!
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February 24, 2019 at 4:05 am
Thank you,Resa. They had a wonderful love for each other which helped my creativity.
Isadora 😎
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February 23, 2019 at 2:41 pm
Querida Isadora,
Such a sweet tribute. Beautifully told. Bien escrito. Love the photo and the song. Sunshine on a rainy day. Gracias mi amiga.
Abrazos y shalom,
Rochelle
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February 24, 2019 at 4:11 am
Querida Rochelle,
Le mando sol 🌞 para poder sonreir.
I had to fix the photo. It was in terrible shape.
I love old photographs. People posed no matter
where they were. They were on the rooftop of a building. Gracious por sus buenas palabras.
Carino y Shalom
Isadora 😎
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February 23, 2019 at 8:24 am
A true love story, well done.
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February 24, 2019 at 4:06 am
I had a great background for my canvas, Sandra.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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February 22, 2019 at 10:32 pm
Glad he was able to overcome her shyness and sunshine was for both of them. Nice story.
(psst: you’re new in town)
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February 23, 2019 at 4:24 am
Thanks for the assist on the spelling. I want to say it was that little critter called spellcheck but no matter. It was kind of you to have given me that teeny nudge.
She remained shy throughout their relationship. I think that’s what he found fascinating. Glad you enjoyed …
Isadora 😎
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February 22, 2019 at 9:56 pm
This is just beautiful and even more so since it’s a true story. The couple looks so happy in that picture.
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February 23, 2019 at 4:26 am
They were very happy until their passing.
Some people just have a way of connecting.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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February 22, 2019 at 2:38 pm
Such a sweet and wonderful story of true love!
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February 22, 2019 at 5:16 pm
Thank you, PJ. They were a very loving couple.
Hope your weekend is grand.
Izzy 😎
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February 23, 2019 at 1:38 pm
Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful weekend too.
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February 23, 2019 at 2:25 pm
👍😎
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February 22, 2019 at 12:22 pm
I kept wondering how you were going to work in the roses .. then bingo … a name … then pow … a true story from the heart! Well done, Isadora … and thanks for sharing!
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February 22, 2019 at 2:18 pm
They were a very loving couple. When I saw the roses 🌹 I thought of her. Both have been gone for many many years but are still treasures we remember. Many women waited for their beaus to return from the war. Many didn’t return. She was blessed. He did. Thanks for reading aFrank. I always appreciate your comments.
Isadora 😎
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February 22, 2019 at 11:42 am
Simply beautiful Isadora
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February 22, 2019 at 5:18 pm
I’m pleased you found it to be a beautiful story, Keith. Thank you, Isadora 😎
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February 22, 2019 at 7:11 am
Very Beautiful. Real life is often so much more interesting than fiction!
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February 22, 2019 at 5:20 pm
In this case, my father-in-law was a very kind and loving man. I loved the story when he told me. Thanks …. Isadora 😎
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February 21, 2019 at 10:38 pm
great story. i love happy ending. 🙂
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February 21, 2019 at 10:43 pm
Yes, Plaridel. It’s a feel good kind of story.
He was special. Thanks … Isadora 😎
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February 21, 2019 at 9:08 pm
Very sweet story, Issy. I love that song and often sang it to my son when he was growing up. He now sings it to his son. 😀
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February 21, 2019 at 10:23 pm
Awww … a song with a tradition. It’s a happy song. My father in law loved to tease his wife. He would sing it to her in front of us. She’d blush evertime. He was a gentle man. Thanks for coming by, Sylvia. 😎
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February 21, 2019 at 8:34 pm
Such a sweet story, made better for being true 🙂
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February 21, 2019 at 10:44 pm
Glad you enjoyed,Trent. There can be some feel good stories sometimes. We all need a sweet read from time to time. Thanks … Isadora 😎
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February 21, 2019 at 11:48 pm
Yes we do. And with all of the murders in Friday Fictionseers, a true, feel good love story is most welcome.
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February 22, 2019 at 12:48 am
👍😎
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February 21, 2019 at 8:23 pm
I didn’t realise until I read down that this is a true story. A lovely tribute
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February 21, 2019 at 10:45 pm
I’m glad his gentle spirit came through, Neil.
He was a super guy. Thanks … Isadora 😎
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February 21, 2019 at 8:17 pm
Lovely, nice to have such an uplifting story, and then see that it is true! 🙂
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February 21, 2019 at 10:38 pm
I loved this little tale my father in law told me about. He was a loving man. Thanks for enjoying, lain. 😎
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February 21, 2019 at 7:28 pm
What a lovely memory to share! Thank you Isadora!
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February 21, 2019 at 10:41 pm
He was a very gentle man and quite a fun person.
He’s truly missed. Thank you, Na’ama, for reading and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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February 21, 2019 at 10:44 pm
I’m sorry for the loss of him and I’m glad for the memories of gentleness, kindness, and fun. These are not to be taken for granted, ever. 🙂 Na’ama
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February 22, 2019 at 5:28 pm
He and my mother-in-law passed many, many years ago. Their wonderful relationship and their personalities still shine today. Thank you … Isadora 😎
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February 21, 2019 at 7:18 pm
Great story Isadora. I like that song a memory from long ago
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February 21, 2019 at 7:45 pm
Oh yes, that’s a song from way back when. He heard it at one of the USO events they had during the war. It stuck in his mind because he missed her so. Thanks for enjoying a little piece of my hubby’s family.
Isadora 😎
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February 21, 2019 at 7:56 pm
It may have been the Burl Ives version I remember as a kid. I lobe the Bryan Ferry version. I did enjoy the story Isadora
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February 21, 2019 at 8:02 pm
I’m not sure which one was his favorite. I posted this video because it had the words. I didn’t know how many people would know the song. 😎
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February 21, 2019 at 8:30 pm
Everyone should 🙂
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February 21, 2019 at 6:58 pm
What a sweet story Isadora. Nicely done.
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February 21, 2019 at 7:38 pm
Thank you, JoHawk. He used to sing it to her in front of us when we’d visit. She get embarrassed and he’d be very funny since he had a think accent. He couldn’t say ‘Sunshine’. He’s say ‘Chunchine’. Only 100 words couldn’t add it all. LOL
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February 21, 2019 at 7:41 pm
Haha. That is a lovely tribute.
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February 21, 2019 at 7:51 pm
👍 😎
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