Breaking Ties

Rich laughter
shallow tears
rivers of unknowing
and oceans of forgiving
anger, frustration,
     sadness.

Long goodbyes,
cool goodnights
sadness, frustration,
     anger.

Oceans of forgiving
rivers of unknowing,
shallow tears
and rich laughter.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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