The Goodbye

Endearing
                                                And Searing
                                                 As it may be,
                                                   The sting
                                          Is carried on the wing
                                                   Of tides
                                                 That flowed
                                                  Now ebbs
                                                  And hides
                                    In the solace of slipping, gripping,
                                             Passion of escape,
                                           Quivering and Invisible
                                          Behind the Reaper's cape
                                             Of sacrificial honour
                                              And pride is held
                                                  By only one
                                      A recognition that all is gone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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