Perfumed Decay

Golden skyline burns,
ambition dressed as virtue —
dead smiles sharpened thin.
Compassion becomes rumor;
even kindness costs too much.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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De Beaulieu Avatar
March 10, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Hello Patricia, I enjoyed this poem. Yes compassion doe become rumor. Like a perfume decay. Hugs. /Darlene/
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March 12, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Hello Patricia, It is good to see you. yes i have enjoyed this poem. yes i have noticed that aw well. Warm wishes & hugs. to you. Your friend, Darlene/
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March 11, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Thank you, Darlene. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. Sometimes, compassion really does feel like a fading perfume in a world chasing ambition. Warm hugs to you. — Patricia F.
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