Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

Shadows of Yesterday

He thought he knew your heart,
but didn't bother to look.
And then bragged to his friends;
one glance was all it took.

Your childhood fantasies,
warped reality's truth.
And hope's polished mirror,
showed delusions of youth.

Caught in a web of lies,
your heart struggles to cope.
For paper-dreams crumble;
when only built of hope.

Shadows of yesterday
cast doubt on tomorrow.
And it's hard to conceal
your anguish and sorrow.

Time dulls truth's cutting-edge,
slowly numbing your pain.
But it may take a while,
before you smile again.

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Line Gauthier March 6, 2018 at 8:34 PM "He swore he knew your heart yet didn't even look." Bringing back memories... well portrayed lies and deceit, Emile. Emile Pinet March 7, 2018 at 8:59 AM Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Skat A June 30, 2015 at 12:35 AM Wonderful win. SKAT Emile Pinet June 30, 2015 at 9:21 AM Thanks SKAT, as always I appreciate your support. Emile.

Viv Wigley June 29, 2015 at 8:09 PM Yes, Emile, us men can be a shallow bunch, with a sometimes throwaway attitude to the fairer sex. Lovely piece. Well done. Regards, Viv Emile Pinet June 30, 2015 at 9:20 AM Thanks Viv, as always I appreciate your support. Emile.

Alexis Y. June 24, 2015 at 9:28 AM Emile, this is a well written thought provoking poem.I'm glad I stopped by to view this 7 piece:)Alexis Emile Pinet June 24, 2015 at 4:50 PM Thanks Alexis, as always I appreciate your support. Emile.

Nette Onclaud June 23, 2015 at 1:36 PM enjoyed he feel of mystery highlighted in this piece, emile.... a truly grand verse with an intriguing end note.. note Emile Pinet June 23, 2015 at 1:44 PM Thanks Nette, your support is appreciated. Emile.

Sara Kendrick June 23, 2015 at 11:34 AM I enjoyed the emotive feel of this one..I am glad that I chose it to read today..It has good flow, rhythm, and rhyme..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Emile Pinet June 23, 2015 at 1:43 PM Thanks Sara, your visits are always appreciated. Emile.

Gary Bateman June 23, 2015 at 9:18 AM Hello Emile, Very well-done here Sir! One can sense quite well the message and emotion of this write. Time is indeed a palliative, but deep emotional scars in life's run may never be perfectly smoothed over. This one's a "7" + FAV for me. Excellent Work!! Best Always, Gary Emile Pinet June 23, 2015 at 1:42 PM Thanks so much Gary, your kind words have brought a smile to my day. Emile.