The Shadows Of Betrayal

                        Forever feelings are lost forever,
            in the shadows of betrayal.
He thought he was being clever
but deceit leaves a telltale trail.
                        And anxieties begin to rise;
for trust has been wounded by betrayal's lies;
and love can't resurrect it: once it dies.
      A darkness descends, blocking love's light,
            and you know things aren't right:
                        for all you do lately: is fight.
There is no trace of love whatsoever,
            and as reality lifts hope's veil;
      he becomes deaf to your cries:
            so, take back his key and lock your door tonight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Akinbami Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 7:48 AM
Your words are enriching. beautiful lines.
Pinet Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 11:29 AM
Thank you so much, Oluseyi, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Roper Avatar
December 4, 2018 at 5:38 PM
I enjoyed reading this beautiful poem, Emile very well written. It stirs a reader's imagination and the very sad emotions . Congratulations on your win!
Pinet Avatar
December 5, 2018 at 7:40 AM
Thanks Eve, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
La France Avatar
December 3, 2018 at 4:40 PM
Emile, congratulations on your win in my contest, trust is everything ~
Pinet Avatar
December 4, 2018 at 9:01 AM
Thanks Constance, your new forms of poetry are a welcomed challenge my friend, Emile.
Gauthier Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 1:21 PM
Change the locks -great wrap-up line, Emile.
Pinet Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 3:05 PM
Thanks Line, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
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November 5, 2018 at 1:27 PM
Evocative stinging piece Emil! Good luck in the contest :) xomo (soup mail)
Pinet Avatar
November 5, 2018 at 2:15 PM
Thank you Maureen, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Krutsinger Avatar
November 5, 2018 at 10:06 AM
Beautifully done, Emile, as usual. And so sad, but true.
Pinet Avatar
November 5, 2018 at 10:32 AM
Thanks Caren, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Moore Avatar
November 5, 2018 at 9:03 AM
Lovely, Sad and true! Excellent
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