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L'Affaire

Can it possibly be
    She never took me seriously
  Insouciant to the last
    The farewell lightning-fast  

  A grenade takes ten counts to unload
    A stick of dynamite awaits its wick to explode
  But faster than a hummingbird beats its wings
    A whirlwind tore through my heartstrings  

  Gone in a trice, the curtains barely fluttered
    Out the window, nor hint nor reflection
  On the street, neither indication, nor allusion ~
    How to end an affair that escapes its conclusion

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2023

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Shirley Hawkins Date: 3/15/2023 4:55:00 PM That type of woman is not a good catch for anyone. If she keeps on running from man to man any man worth his salt will give up the chase. Good Riddance. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 3/15/2023 6:59:00 PM She may not be a good catch, but the worm on the end of the hook is bug-eyed!

Jim Slaughter Date: 3/15/2023 10:56:00 AM I know it makes me sound somewhat callous, G, but sometimes a quick ending is better than one that is dragged out to the bitter end. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 3/15/2023 6:59:00 PM I hear you, Jim. Best to get on with life. There are more fish in the sea, as they say.

Robert Gorelick Date: 3/14/2023 12:12:00 PM I don't believe she deserves such a poetic lament, but if she does return repentant and contrite, sing Cry Me A River to her! All's fair in love and war! Robert Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 3/14/2023 7:08:00 PM Well, that'll be quite a boon. lol.

Daniel Turner Date: 3/14/2023 9:17:00 AM It doesn't take much to frighten a dove:) Another fine write from your golden pen, GW. (son of a sage) That is your new moniker from me. LOL Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 3/14/2023 7:07:00 PM 'Son of a Sage' is showing his age... Thanks, Daniel

John Lawless Date: 3/14/2023 4:01:00 AM bit premature to be sure Login to Reply