Goodbyes

i tripped on the laces of the sad in your eyes, like you were to tie a knot without my hands- you were becoming… did you know? a sight too beautiful for the gods but you ran wild in the forest with none to tame, the odds of you remembering your name are as slim as the bare waist you wear- needing and feeding what once was there
i step on the waste on the green of your lawn, struggle to spread the filth toward the horizon so that you could finally be free from dirt's debris
you wept with passion, raging in visceral fear of losing again, like you were to ignite fire without flame; time feels abandoned when nowhere is where your life is leading- for your mistakes keep repeating you make enemies, you make allies; you took me to your five thousandth war- forgotten on the front line up to your door “she laughs, she cries---” no more last-minute lullabies- only solitude... and sad GOODBYES
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1.14.20
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Chiri Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 2:48 PM
Love it! Congrats on your win!;)
Scars Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 7:27 AM
sorry for late response sweet Brenda! Thank you and have a blessed day. Hugs from Michigan! x:-)
Dutta Avatar
January 17, 2020 at 11:48 AM
CONGRATS Lu Loo. Love.
Scars Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 7:27 AM
many thanks sweet Anisha x:-)
Goldsmith Avatar
January 15, 2020 at 12:39 PM
Goodbyes seem to always hurt even if it is for a short time. Long friendships are really hard. Love friendship are hell. This morning I hard to cut a 20 year business friendship. Where did 20 years go. A great write. Have a wonderful day.....
Scars Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 7:28 AM
this is about my sister who took her life in 2010...sad goodbyes for sure.
Scars Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 7:26 AM
oh no! 20 years? Wow. I lost friends too many times, but I realize I am getting older and need fewer people to content me. I adore my tiny group of friends. It's not quantity, it's quality! thank you sweet Paula x:-)
Leiser Avatar
January 14, 2020 at 8:20 PM
Wow, this is brilliantly written, LuLoo! Love your phrases and how creatively you express your emotions here! Such a treat to read! Well done! :) (a fave!)
Scars Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 7:25 AM
awww thanks lovely Laura, you are the sweetest always making me smile. x:-)
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