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Three Sentence Breakup

You were content knowing someone
would be there with you in the morning.

I found calm in knowing
it would have to end
between misplaced hearts.
Cinders burning without flame.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: The experience that inspired this was not nearly as short - LOL!

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

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RoseBlack

RoseBlack

1 year 8 months ago

The end of a relationship

Sometimes there is peace and relief when it ends. This is a simple write that sums up those feelings beautifully. Well done.

Lavender

Lavender

1 year 8 months ago

Three Sentence Breakup

Hello, Michael,
Wow...could almost be a one sentence breakup. "Cinders burning without flame." Great poetry!
Thank you!
L