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Write Thirteen Beautiful Lines, Sponsored by Constance La France. Date written: 04/20/2025

Tilting For A Fall

Cheated on, she's not messing around; one foot already out the door" - quote by poet.

        just a p u s h... 
all that is needed to timber 
the foundation of dreams.
          his unfaithfulness,
though forgiven,
       the stench of betrayal 
lingers like a thick fog in the air. 
         the state of their union, 
a wobbly three-legged table. 
it's tilting for a fall on second chance;
  that's all he'll ever get. 
   she votes with her feet 
             on a third.

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Krish Radhakrishna Date: 4/21/2025 12:36:00 PM Lovely write Edward! 13 beautiful lines but end of the road for two lovers! Touching. All the best in the contest! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 4/21/2025 2:32:00 PM Thank you very much, Krish:-)

Lin Lane Date: 4/21/2025 3:01:00 AM You've done a fine job of entertaining the thought of second chances by comparing it to a tilting table. Three strikes and she kicks him out. That's justified. Great metaphorical thoughts, Edward. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 4/21/2025 5:07:00 AM Thank you very much as always, Lin:-) Blessings to you, my friend.