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After the 
intensity 
of our
relationship - 
the heady feeling 
of being 
wanted -
the silence 
kills me.
I struggle 
to stay sane,
to understand why 
she never calls me now.
No,
she won't phone again...

written 18th September for Emile's Yalto contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Awtry Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 11:36 AM
This has such a natural effortless flow. Very well done. Congratulations!
Mcgee Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 6:55 PM
The pain is felt intensely through your words...nice write. Congrats on your top placement
Mcgee Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 6:54 PM
The pain is felt intensely through your words...nice write. Congrats on your top placement
Ibeh Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 1:04 PM
How did I miss this beauty? Congrats on a well-deserved win, Jack!:-)
Pinet Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 10:31 AM
Congratulations Jack, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge, well done my friend, Emile.
Callus Avatar
September 25, 2019 at 7:30 AM
Resigned to life without her...and yet the feeling of longing lingers. Regards, my friend // paul
Kendrick Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Ahhh!! Sad..Sara
Mcintosh Avatar
September 18, 2019 at 8:20 PM
This is a wonderful entry to the contest. I hope it places highly. Blessings to you
Chircop Avatar
September 18, 2019 at 4:24 PM
Love this poem..I can picture this situation..Silence is indeed the worst enemy.. sad and powerful feeling of rejection in this poem.
Gauthier Avatar
September 18, 2019 at 2:40 PM
Powerful emotion well suited to the form. Superbly penned, Jack.
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