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A Goodbye Lie

Dark chocolate eyes bore into me, Beseeching, brimming, tunneling for truth. A single tear trails silently Cascading o’er lifted cheekbones so Perfectly angled they’re matchless Throughout nature’s beauty scheme. Exquisite, ethereal amber skin is Glistened by a single path tracking south Till brushed tentatively aside and away With a deliciously delicate crook’d index finger. Adjusting focus with a bow, her upturned glance Begs understanding, explanation. Crimson lips, lavish in their trembling, Part in silent query, “Why”? Two years ten days no joy could compete. Renowned in circles select, discreet, Our couple bid the daily world depart. Sealing curtains leaked primal sun bright-strewn ‘cross comely sheets, fantasy games oft fulfilled. No doubt the future shined, out there. Sparkling horizons, her urgent beckoning. Glacial azure eyes avert at this sight Of flawless beauty marred by an unrequited Inky threshold placed anew across The spectrum of her charted dream. Cooling cooing stills her tears momentarily, Hypocrite rising fresh, predicted. Hope extended but a moment more, Remembered embraces reenacted Pacifying heart-ripping avalanches Sure to embalm, feigning calm, Endless love promised, bestowed, Bloomed, embezzled, Freshly bamboozled...still, By her guileful paramour. ~~~~~~~~~ (the goodbye lie)

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Date: 9/23/2023 1:04:00 PM
My friend this is a very cool poem masterfully executed. Deep and so well executed. A gem for me. a fine fav. God bless you
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Arlo Parker
Date: 9/23/2023 1:54:00 PM
Robert, your comments are much appreciated. Coming from such a talent, I am humbled. Blessed Be. :-))
Date: 9/9/2023 4:06:00 PM
Well this is quite the piece mate. Wait! Is Arlo a he? In any case, you've got quite the pen. I like your free verse
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Arlo Parker
Date: 9/9/2023 7:28:00 PM
Thanks, Dude (manly reply!). Used to be my jam. Currently intrigued with brevity of "reveal". ;-))
Date: 9/2/2023 4:41:00 PM
Some goodbyes are pretty lies...when there's more than love..
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Arlo Parker
Date: 9/3/2023 9:58:00 PM
The tale of a bastard breaking a faire heart. A bright horizon is a prayer lifted. ;-)
Date: 7/17/2023 2:26:00 PM
such an emotionally charged poem Arlo, beautiful in its sadness, hugs jan xx
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Arlo Parker
Date: 7/18/2023 11:02:00 AM
A piece to make us ponder. Thanks for the visit, JA. :o/
Date: 7/15/2023 7:00:00 PM
Emotions come in many colors, which means; understanding is needed. Your thoughts tug at my heart so deeply. ~ Brandy
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Arlo Parker
Date: 7/17/2023 2:03:00 PM
Cruelty of love is profound and overwhelms. May all your loves be as you dream. :o)

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