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The Edge of Despair

I stood at heartbreaks precipice She led me to the ledge she filled my soul with blinding hope then pushed me over the edge My brain gave warning of the peril Of pain that would ensue My heart, determined, undeterred With nothing my mind could do Her words consumed my every thought Her song engendered trust believing that she cared for me until that bitter thrust As I fell, I prayed the ground would wash this anguish away Returning me to my solitude In the depths where I'm destined to stay I hope this hurt will Linger on and to my heart this plea Remember when you yearn again There is no love for thee

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 9/17/2022 3:27:00 PM
This is tragic, my prayers are with you now though you wrote this in 2018. I'm so sorry you have been so devastated. I hope you are ok, wherever you are, and that one day you'll be back on PS to say that things have gotten better.
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Date: 9/17/2022 8:58:00 AM
Hi Joe this is an interesting poem. In enjoyed it and the emotions it portrayed. Regards Mpho.
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Date: 11/3/2020 3:34:00 PM
A beautifully touching write, Joe. The Midas touch with this one. The pain and woes of this love and friendship. A topic that many great poets Have written of, you have done it justice.
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Date: 8/23/2018 10:52:00 AM
Well said Joe, first time I've read you and I'm impressed, I'm sure many readers can relate, the title drew me in, and the write compelled me to stay!
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Date: 8/22/2018 1:14:00 PM
A moving piece on heart break. Just an observation, but could line 2 be ledge?
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Joe Inka
Date: 8/22/2018 1:48:00 PM
you are correct. Thank you, a few other errors I need to correct as well. Much appreciated

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