Chipped Things

I loved her chipped tooth 
Loved it even more when 
she said she'd never have it fixed.
She was beautiful; why she paid attention to me, I'll never know.

A chipped-toothed beauty
briefly dancing with a manphibian
three decades ago.
She left this realm just before the towers fell
leaving a chip in my heart
that'll never be filled.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 2:40 PM
Hello Anthony Slausin, yes even chipped things has great meaning to be loved. Have a nice day my friend.
Awtry Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 9:09 AM
Like Mo below my heart fell out of my chest... I love the title and every line. "manphibian"--great word choice, so much punch in that one word. FAV
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 8:25 AM
Between smitten and haunted by this one. (turning into a poem stalker) Reminiscent for me of Irving Layton, Alden Nowlan.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 11:09 PM
Back for more. Truly excellent poem.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 9:39 PM
Well my heart just fell out of my chest. Powerful piece. That, is what I love about poetry. A fave. And a hug. mo
Bianco Avatar
September 7, 2023 at 2:19 AM
thank you M.M do you have a chipped tooth? L.O.L
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