Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

A Razors Edge

On a razors edge we walk
Palpable, the strain.
Days go by, we hardly talk
Yet still we play this game.

As you pass me in the hall
You barely raise a smile.
Why do I stay at all,
For it hurts me all the while.

When I see that vacant look,
Love has surely died.
Fragile were the steps I took,
But pointless... still, I tried.









Fiction write Entry for Fragile - Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by John Hamilton
15/10/2017

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Gregory Richard Barden October 25, 2017 at 5:03 PM Beautiful write, Gary - had to read it twice, (for enjoyment's sake) - best wishes and congratulations on your well-deserved win, my friend! :-) Gary Smith October 25, 2017 at 5:14 PM Thank you Gregory :)

John Hamilton October 18, 2017 at 10:18 PM Well done Gary enjoyed this one, congrats on a fine placement! Gary Smith October 19, 2017 at 4:57 AM Thank you John :)

Kim Rodrigues October 17, 2017 at 9:49 AM Oh this is really good! GL in contest! I think this will be at top! Gary Smith October 17, 2017 at 11:41 AM Thank you Kim :)

Mark Peterson October 16, 2017 at 9:58 PM This accurately summons moments I once lived through. Thankfully long ago, and I can bear them now. Your poem was quite bearable and effortlessly appealing. Gary Smith October 17, 2017 at 5:44 AM Thank you Mark :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 15, 2017 at 3:47 PM Been there, you have captured it perfectly on your swords edge. My best to you for the contest xomo Gary Smith October 15, 2017 at 3:48 PM Thank you Maureen :)

Darlene De Beaulieu October 15, 2017 at 2:37 PM In this poem Gary Smith you are hurting. This is a sad poem. have a nice day my friend. Gary Smith October 15, 2017 at 2:59 PM Thank you Darlene :)