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A Dark Valentine's Day

Dark skies ravage – punching, beating, leaving bruises…black, blue. In time, in memories, night skies fall - crushing, penetrating, scarring. I am starved, defeated, I die a little inside… on a night without stars. Days are busy with ringing phones, work, errands, smiles, visits, pleasantries. Then darkness invades my lonely heart. An unwelcomed reminder of my LOSS You were the light in my midnight skies. When you left, the light disappeared – I died a little inside… In the day, I try to salvage the pieces of my bruised heart, my bruised ego, my life. At night, tears fall with the sky into a pitch black pit of despair. You are my all and nothing, my heaven and hell on earth. If tomorrow I reclaim you, I may bruise your heart, your ego, your life – You may be left scarred under the weight of my love. You may cry, plead, bleed, But you will never lead again and never leave. Happy Valentine’s Day to the one who thinks he got away. *my silly attempt to cross over to the dark side for just a few :)

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Date: 2/15/2015 6:26:00 PM
Rhonda. it's always fun to try something different. Like you, I rarely write dark but enjoy the times I did it. This was very well written. All your poems are. I especially loved the little twist at the end
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Date: 2/14/2015 7:19:00 PM
Dear Rhonda, I find this piece a wonderful Valentine, I like a valentine that is real, honest over hearts and flowers, I've written to many of those, I'd prefer the ones that express the truth then lies of candy hearts and fancy fuss, truly this is a great work of yours, and I enjoyed the read tonight take care cheri
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Date: 2/14/2015 10:52:00 AM
Rhonda, your poetry is unique, it is a pleasure to read them... 'you may cry plead bleed but you will never lead again' .. great write friend.. wishing you a great weekend.. lov,nad!
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Date: 2/14/2015 9:41:00 AM
Nothing silly about your wonderful poetry Rhonda, Folk like us write poetry because there is something deep inside,, your poetry is a joy, and is genuine. a sure key that you are something else, someone this site truly needs...
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Date: 2/15/2015 11:52:00 PM
Harry, that's one of the nicest comments I've ever received...you made my day! :)
Date: 2/14/2015 9:11:00 AM
Rhonda, that was no silly attempt, you did it, this is my kind of deep and dark, I loved it, you have a talent for this kind of writing, your poem was riveting, well done and thanks for the visit ~~
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Date: 2/14/2015 8:11:00 AM
May the sun of love shines bright in your heart and bring back the ecstasy of happiness, dear Ronda! Keep smiling! Powerful, expressive verse!
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Date: 2/14/2015 7:54:00 AM
Rhonda, this is such an amazing poem. You have brought your pain into my heart and tears to my eyes. Wonderful work. A 7 from me and so much more. Janet
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Date: 2/14/2015 6:22:00 AM
I can feel the pain of loss in this one..Very expressive work..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Date: 2/14/2015 6:03:00 AM
This touches deep within, Rhonda. You abely present a mixture of a sweet and sour experience; you came tops in your attempt at crossing over to the dark side. Well done. #7 // paul
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Date: 2/14/2015 5:42:00 AM
powerful read, Rhonda.. a searing view of wrenching images heart-breaking yet wonderfully created.. wow.. huggs
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Date: 2/14/2015 3:21:00 AM
Oh Rhonda, I was crying by the time I got to the last line. This is dark and deep, and bittersweet, and poignantly beautiful and wise and oh so sad and all the things I can't express but I know it's there, one just feels it...For an attempt, it's definitely a 7 for me. You rock! Hugs and smiles this Valentine's Day from the land of thousand isles...Kim
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