Not Meant to Say Goodbye

We hugged every night
We kissed till the dawn
We smiled till our faces ached
We held each other while our tears would combine and time slowed down
We became one with our secrets 
We intertwined our fingers while saying goodnight 
And I went to bed not knowing that
I was not the last thing to touch you,
It was the rope wrapping your throat.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Agustin Avatar
February 21, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Daniels Avatar
February 19, 2026 at 8:34 AM
ThkU for sharing such a raw beautiful poem as your first offering to this site, harper belle. Keep writing to process your thoughts. Be welcomed to this site. Great Love from South Africa to you. Take care., Ghairo.
Twist Avatar
February 19, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Thank you
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