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Contretemps

Angry acts begin. 
Harmful words would never flare, 
Count to ten then once again. 

Wildfire spreading fast, 
With mistaken, muddled acts. 
Smokey aftertaste will last. 

Then finessed assaults, 
Vainly exit, pride intact, 
Casting blame, the other's fault.

Friendships fall head-long, 
Disarrayed in stumbled steps. 
Puzzled reasons blurred then gone.  


Gene Bourne.
10-22-14




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Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen

April 17, 2024 at 12:25 AM

Indeed adored reading your awesome write.

Brandy Nicole

October 11, 2020 at 8:58 PM

"Wildfire spreading fast" I completely agree. "Harmful words" do exactly that. Think before you speak. Always !! Powerful poem here. ~ Brandy

Poet Destroyer A

April 4, 2016 at 12:11 AM

strong write Gene... LINDA

Thomas Carney

January 5, 2016 at 9:46 AM

Miss you. If you passed on, see you in heaven some day Gene. Thomas

Thomas Carney

December 14, 2015 at 8:52 AM

Still miss you. I assume you are now with the Lord or moved on. Either way, so long I know you are in a better place. Thomas

Skat A

August 19, 2015 at 12:36 AM

AWESOME ......SKAT

Asma Memon

March 23, 2015 at 6:12 AM

It's a good one. visit my profile too. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/and_they_went_656137

Thomas Carney

October 16, 2017 at 4:20 PM

Hope you are well milady. It has been forever since we last communicated. Best to you and those you love around you. I am doing fine. Thomas

Thomas Carney

January 26, 2016 at 11:57 AM

I tried your web site but I don't have a FB account. Sorry. Thomas

Thomas Carney

January 12, 2015 at 9:14 AM

Best in 2015 Gene Bourne. I miss you brother and pray you are well. Thomas

Asma Memon

March 22, 2015 at 10:31 AM

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Leon Enriquez

December 31, 2014 at 4:28 AM

Dear Gene: Thank you for the support my friend. Here's wishing you and your loved ones A Happy New Year filled with peace, joy and love. All my best wishes on the last day of 2014, Leon.

Asma Memon

March 22, 2015 at 10:30 AM

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Thomas Carney

November 11, 2014 at 10:38 AM

Gene Bourne The poem is it's usual sound meter and cogent piece of dissaray among friends. I hope not a true story, but it happens with friends. I know with my friends, my true ones, will always be friends. I want them to always know that, and that communication is always the best way to resolve anything, just to make sure that friend you lost may have some valid excuse. Who knows. Good work Gene. Thomas

Leon Enriquez

November 2, 2014 at 5:55 AM

Dear Gene: Nicely said my friend. All the best then, Leon

Gary Bateman

October 28, 2014 at 5:06 PM

Hello Gene My Friend . . . Have not heard from you in a while. I hope all is well by you!! Your poem here "Contretemps" is a most appropriate title for your cogently expressed rhymed verses in this subject setting. I always find from your poetry and your style of writing that you do indeed say so much with exquisitely honed imagery, and yet do so with a pronounced modicum of words. Brilliant write here indeed and a most strong "7" from me and this is a FAV too. Best Wishes and Spill Ink!! Gary

Thomas Carney

November 11, 2014 at 10:40 AM

Just saw your answer......we must be spot on with use of "cogent." :) Thomas Note: I hope our poet friend Gene Bourne is doing okay.

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 24, 2014 at 7:19 AM

Profound thoughts well expressed though so young you seem to be! Excellent! Seven for content!

Gene Bourne

October 27, 2014 at 6:19 AM

Demetrious, add 25 years to my photo. It's the only one that fit the format. I tried 3 previous ones and "no go". I feel more like the photo I finally used. I'm a "Baby Boomer" Thanks so much for the 7....there was no intent of deception. I always want to keep my mental attitude young. Thanks so much for the comment...It's appreciated...Your friend,....Gene