It's Over

You have no idea how much you'll be missed
We've seen each other every day for years
Though you've touched my lips, we never once kissed

Picking me up when I was brought to tears
Calming my nerves before something new
Bringing strength to get over my fears

It seems so scary, not sure what I'll do
Good times and bad, exciting or lame
You were always there to help me get through

Life without you just won't be the same
But it had to end, something I've always known
It's finally time to put out that flame
 
Our love I can no longer condone
This relationship which I now regret
I need to learn to get by on my own

All that you have done I'll never forget
As I butt you out, my last cigarette


Written for TERZA RIMA about anything you like - poetry contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 1/21/2021 6:19:00 PM
Really well penned, John ~ glad this poem is published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~
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Early Jae
Date: 2/26/2021 6:23:00 AM
Thanks for your kind words! I really appreciate it!!
Date: 6/27/2019 12:14:00 AM
Hey congrats here. I see this is your best poem. Way to go. This form is not easy.
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Date: 7/1/2019 2:32:00 PM
Indeed it is, thank you so much! This one took a bit of time :)
Date: 9/23/2014 10:07:00 PM
you are welcome
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Date: 9/19/2014 1:01:00 PM
Grats on your win! I have been 3 years smoke free, it is a hard relationship to end. creatively written!
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Early Jae
Date: 9/20/2014 3:18:00 PM
Thank you oh sooooo much!! It really is, I just can't get "her" to leave :)
Date: 9/19/2014 8:54:00 AM
Good one John. Nicely written. Congrats.
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Date: 9/19/2014 1:36:00 AM
That's an amazing write John! Congrats on top place win!
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Date: 9/18/2014 3:35:00 PM
Very clever! Keep up the good work!
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Date: 9/18/2014 11:00:00 PM
My sincerest thanks!!
Date: 9/18/2014 12:29:00 PM
This is really nice. Well-deserved win! congrats.
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Early Jae
Date: 9/18/2014 10:59:00 PM
Thanks for such positive words!!
Date: 9/18/2014 10:28:00 AM
Nice win.... Linda
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Early Jae
Date: 9/18/2014 6:44:00 PM
Thank you!!!!
Date: 9/18/2014 7:30:00 AM
Congratulations on your first place win with this refreshing poem with the wonderful twist.
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Date: 9/18/2014 7:23:00 AM
this is a superb write! :)) Congrats!
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Early Jae
Date: 9/18/2014 6:39:00 PM
Well thank you so much For the ever so kind words Of encouragement!
Date: 9/18/2014 6:41:00 AM
Cute one..Got a chuckle..Way to go with this winner..Sara
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Date: 9/18/2014 3:48:00 AM
Very clever write and I adore the twist at the end - many congrats on your first place win:-) Hugs jan xx
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Early Jae
Date: 9/18/2014 6:16:00 PM
Thank you so much!
Date: 9/13/2014 9:37:00 PM
This is such a deep powerful write! WOW! Very clever piece that I truly enjoyed reading! Well done! Pandita
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Date: 9/13/2014 9:13:00 PM
Nicely written...Good Luck
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Date: 9/13/2014 8:53:00 PM
That was so neat...I loved the trick ending.Pretty neat stuff..Keep writing...
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