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It Was Gradual

A Breakup Nonnet

By Rebecca PattonPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
It Was Gradual
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We had only been dating a month,

You broke up with me over text,

I was sad but not surprised,

I couldn’t come over,

You wouldn’t have me,

Letting me go,

Bit by bit,

Until,

Free.

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About the Creator

Rebecca Patton

Ever since discovering Roald Dahl, I wanted to be an author who would delight and move her readers through her stories. I also wrote my debut novel, "Of Demons and Deception" on Amazon.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/rspatton10/

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  • Esala Gunathilake2 years ago

    Enjoyed your breakup nonet.

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