'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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Shaw Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 7:18 AM
Wow, and just how sharp that cleaver was . . . : /
Rodrigues Avatar
January 19, 2021 at 2:35 PM
A sad thing that is
Edmonds  Avatar
January 19, 2021 at 9:27 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
Wolf Avatar
January 19, 2021 at 7:54 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
Buehler Avatar
January 17, 2021 at 10:03 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. :=)
Wolf Avatar
January 18, 2021 at 3:21 PM
Great point, Evelyn, and so true, unfortunately. Here's to lasting love relationships! :) gw
Summers Avatar
January 17, 2021 at 9:51 PM
Great poem Gershon. Concise and to the point.
Wolf Avatar
January 18, 2021 at 3:20 PM
Thank you for the encouragement, J! Cheers, Gershon
Nicole Avatar
January 17, 2021 at 8:15 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
Wolf Avatar
January 17, 2021 at 8:38 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
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