Discard

You took pride in not looking back So I wrote our milestones on gravestones Written to a disconnected Fri end ©Tacito

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/23/2021 4:20:00 AM

I love what you say in a few lines! I have a friend who stays disconnected at times then boom she’s back. I think she has emotional issues so I just accept the times we have together. Of course your poem goes much deeper.

Poet Tacito
Date: 3/23/2021 10:41:00 AM

It's a very strange thing, really. But I suppose it's a reminder that we can only control what we do & how we do it. So, I relate completely. Thanks so much, Kim!

Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/22/2021 9:28:00 PM

Sad to see friendships end... but I guess in certain circumstances it's inevitable. Especially if distance is in the mix. And like others that have said below me ... the ending is quite clever. I always appreciate writers that push the limits on language, wordplay and so forth. Rules can be quite malleable. PS. You might enjoy the song "How It Feels To Be Replaced" by Alec Benjamin. Same subject matter as this.

Poet Tacito
Date: 3/22/2021 9:37:00 PM

This means a lot, Tim. Thank you so much. I may just look up that song...hell of a title for sure. :)

James Marshall Goff

Date: 2/4/2021 10:04:00 AM

Agree...I ink mine on found forest objects I scatter amidst my indoor garden, rocks, birchbark chimneys & petrified wood discovered deep in Superior Nat'l Forest

Poet Tacito
Date: 3/22/2021 9:37:00 PM

Super happy to see you around, James! :)

Jenna Logan

Date: 12/31/2020 6:16:00 PM

Clever indeed. I agree with Jan.

Poet Tacito
Date: 1/1/2021 9:39:00 AM

Awesome! Thanks, Jenna! :)

Jan Allison

Date: 12/31/2020 3:54:00 PM

aww so sad Drake we think our relationships and friendships are going to last forever... but i guess that's life. adding this gem to my faves, especially love the disconnected ending so clever:-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Tacito
Date: 1/1/2021 9:38:00 AM

Indeed. It's refreshing when the good ones stay. Thank you so much, Jan!