Luke Irwin Poet Free verse

A Flame Once Burned

All I had to do was love her with all my heart and it would be OK.
I clung to her to save her life, as she wriggled.
Love, a propped up cardboard cutout,
Trust, her whipping boy
Hope, a bloodied and bruised up mess, with its eyes swollen shut. 
A flame once burned, my ray of hope; and she placed it beneath her spoon.

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Jenny Monteverdi October 20, 2016 at 1:59 PM This is SO beautiful. I really appreciate that you put your pain on paper and share it with the world. It's not easy being brave

Robin Davis October 10, 2013 at 9:11 AM This is a very sad and painful write. Full of sorrow and anguish.

Dan Kearley December 7, 2012 at 1:33 AM Hmmmm? This one really has me thinking? It's so sad,and painful... Luke Irwin December 7, 2012 at 9:02 PM Painful indeed. Thanks for reading.