i saw you this weekend, friday night;
you were smiling—happy—eyes bright,
i need you to know, i lied,
when you asked how i was,
and i said, "alright."
i'm still a mess,
after us...
and i
miss...
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M.J. Carlock
I find that words are powerful; regardless of their form, they carry influence over our lives, and we must wield their power with both wisdom and heart.
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Excellent!
Beautifully written, well done!
Oof beautiful. The trail off ending is stunning
It kinda feels bad and really sad
So profound
Very nice. I feel the despair and heartache when I read your nonet poem.
What a painful breakup. Your poem is really heartbreaking.