When They Spoke

Happiness is waving goodbye,
smiling.

Grief makes another promise
to return.

Hesitation even agrees.
But Regret is nudging me.

Love says:
you had too much.

And Hate—
for once—
is silent.

Loneliness says:
you are not alone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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