poisons embrace

my heart raced in rhythm
when you and I became one.

In between our happiness,
a sadness emerged
it's poison embraced
our love.
constricting, killing 
our relationship.

no more mornings 
watching the honey and rose 
twilight together,
sharing coffee.

I've simply learned to find comfort
in the unspoken morning
gathering my thoughts for the new day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kerr Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Congratulations to you also, Karen, on your superb win. Thanks for doing likewise with regard to my success. Howard
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July 13, 2026 at 8:33 AM
you're very welcome!
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