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For: Pick-A-Title, Vol 57

Sponsor: Edward Ibeh 

May 15, 2026
Unspooling

The Unspooling

Things didn’t happen unexpectedly with no     
Hint; where once you hung on my
Every word, now for months you haven’t heard. 

Useless to say I love you,
Never mind the ill wind blowing,
Soon heartache will ensue~
Perhaps you don’t mind my knowing,
Or perhaps you just don’t care!
Odd to see life unspooling,
Lying in a tangle over there
In a maze of dismay fueling 
Near emptiness in feeling
Godforsaken with no hope of healing.
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Ibeh Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Succinct yet powerful write, Chetta. I enjoyed it. Heartbeat congratulations on your win in my contest.
Achara Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Thank you.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 5:43 PM
yours is more than a 'simple' Acrostic...your's is filled with emotion and truth. outstanding...wishing you well.
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