Villanelle
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They say you can’t miss what you never had. Who are they and how do they know my heart? I dare them to tell me why I’m not sad. My heart’s leaking tears; the break is that bad. “It’s all in your mind; just make a fresh start.” They say you can’t miss what you
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I wish I knew how to quit you* Although my heart breaks at the thought. But neither of us has a clue. I gazed into your eyes and knew This crazy love would come to naught. I wish I knew how to quit you. Sunshine, rain, and winter’s ice blue In a maze of feelings
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This week’s prompt at MindlovesMisery Menagerie is to write a response to the phrase, “The End of the Road.” The end of our road came too fast. Despite road bumps and hairpin turns— Seems the best things aren’t made to last. Time spread its wings and flew right past, In thoughtless splendor unconcerned. The end
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Because you said you loved me more, O, how could those big brown eyes lie? The pretty red flags I ignored. Our cottage perched along Maine’s shore— Some called it a pie in the sky, Because you said you loved me more. Then one day I found on the floor, A love note meant just
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When twilight pales and fades to black, A breeze swirls through the willow trees I wonder what it is I lack. Sometimes I wish that you’d come back Other times I’m glad to be free When twilight pales and fades to black. We let our marriage get off track But you know it’s not all
Ergo, the Ogre 