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'it's Over'

Steely-eyed tight-lipped she mouthed the words 'It's over' twice, so they'd sink in all the way no tear in her eye nor gulp in her throat guarding her pounding heart as she cleaved his in two

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 1/27/2021 7:18:00 AM

Wow, and just how sharp that cleaver was . . . : /

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/19/2021 2:35:00 PM

A sad thing that is

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 1/19/2021 9:27:00 AM

When you hear the words “it’s over” that’s when you lose all composure. The heart gets broken too, I know because it’s happened to me too... Belle

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/19/2021 7:54:00 PM

Yes, indeed. It's rough when it happens to us. I know that you know, Belle... And yet, I still never want to be the initiator! I'd rather have my heart broken than be a heart-breaker... Here's to hearts uniting -- forever. :) gw

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 1/17/2021 10:03:00 PM

The anguish of one momentous encounter, was skillfully captured by you with brevity, Gershon. Unfortunately, though it takes two to tango, it only takes one to decide it's over. :=)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/18/2021 3:21:00 PM

Great point, Evelyn, and so true, unfortunately. Here's to lasting love relationships! :) gw

J. Summers

Date: 1/17/2021 9:51:00 PM

Great poem Gershon. Concise and to the point.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/18/2021 3:20:00 PM

Thank you for the encouragement, J! Cheers, Gershon

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/17/2021 8:15:00 PM

Oh my !!! When it's over, it's just over- and she made sure of that. Facial expressions say it all. Sometimes. In this case, she didn't have to say anything to break his heart. ~ Brandy

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/17/2021 8:38:00 PM

Exactly as you stated: She didn't have to say anything to break his heart. I know. 'His heart' was mine... a very long time ago. ~ Healed fully and then some, gw