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Winter Encounter

It was by chance our paths had crossed that cold December day; a love I might have had, but lost, the one that slipped away. I reached to kiss a ruddy cheek, his old endearing smile; the sight of him had turned me weak, though only for a while. The words he spoke I can't recall, our spark had gone astray; for in the past we'd said it all, so much to my dismay. He claimed, one day, he'd like to meet, though he would never call; the weatherman predicted sleet, but tears began to fall. Good seeing you again, old friend, then said he could not stay; I felt the blister of the wind and watched him walk away. A heart that had begun to thaw, then started to refreeze; I drew my overcoat in awe of winter's frigid breeze.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 8/28/2008 9:35:00 PM
This is excellent. I like the flow of the words and the message. Welcome to PoertySoup! ~Joseph
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Date: 8/15/2008 9:35:00 AM
This is such a sad piece. The imagery you use to tell the story is clear and vividly perfect for conveying the sentiment. Written very well. Michael
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Date: 8/13/2008 6:40:00 PM
Its so hard when love hurts but your heart will melt into the arms of another. Great flow ! Laura
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Date: 8/13/2008 1:56:00 PM
Ouch. That had to hurt. Sad story well expressed with wonderful rhyme and flow. Welcome to PoetrySoup. Love, Shar
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