Agnes Krampe Poet Blank verse

Milonga Triste

Bandoneon spins
Fibers of pain
Gossamer thin.

And I have danced
Tears off my soul;
Now it lies bare.

Under my feet
Dreams in the dust.
World’s saddest word:

Never.


July 20, 2016 (Posted on Poetry Soup August 27, 2016)
For contest: Best Sad Poem EVER
Contest Sponsor: Laura Loo
4th place

A milonga is a place where tango is danced, but also a form of tango.
Milonga Triste is a tango by Sebastian Piana.

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Line Gauthier July 17, 2018 at 3:59 PM Wow what a sexy song, Agnes. Perfect to accompany with beautiful poem.

Beautiful Scars August 29, 2016 at 10:32 AM Agnes, so much said in such few words...congrats on your placement and thank you for being a part of my contest :)-luloo Agnes Krampe August 29, 2016 at 11:26 AM Thank you, luloo. I am glad you liked the poem.

Probir Gupta August 28, 2016 at 7:14 AM beautifully sad ... me gusta ... GL ... Agnes Krampe August 28, 2016 at 8:03 AM Thank you, Probir.