Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

Innocence Of Youth

Acquiescing to love's defeat,
you hold your sad feelings within.
And as passion's flame flickers out,
anxieties slowly begin.

Dominating reality,
tears flow with emotional force.
And wash away the promises,
that kept your hopes and dreams on course.

The weight of betrayal hits you
with the clout of a speeding train.
And you're left spinning in a trance,
oblivious to all but pain.

Fueled by half-truths and deceit,
your happy thoughts begin to ebb.
And soon, your vulnerable heart
falls victim to depression's web.

Your soul's susceptible to lies,
for love camouflages the truth.
And salvaging remnants of trust,
you shed the innocence of youth.

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Line Gauthier March 6, 2018 at 8:57 PM Ouch - "And salvaging remnants of trust you discard innocence of youth." That has to be the most disappointing milestone of growing up! Well done, Emile. Emile Pinet March 7, 2018 at 8:41 AM Thanks so much Line, as always I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Caryl Muzzey July 9, 2015 at 11:06 AM You have penned a well written and descriptive write. I enjoyed the read. ~Caryl Emile Pinet July 10, 2015 at 8:54 AM Thanks so much Caryl, I appreciate your words of encouragement and support. Emile.

Gary Bateman July 5, 2015 at 5:47 PM Hello Emile!! An exceptional well-done write here. Betrayal and half-truths among other disappointments can certainly negatively affect the innocence of youth. What a great theme with a quite poignant message. (7/FAV!!) Best Always, Gary Emile Pinet July 6, 2015 at 8:53 AM Thanks Gary, your comments and friendly visits are always most welcome. Emile.