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Letting Go Several Times

Sitting with the knowledge that you will not grow old with a friend

By Jamie MartinezPublished 3 years ago 1 min read

As I watch you leave

I grieve that I will never

See your hair go grey

heartbreak

About the Creator

Jamie Martinez

Hello! I'm an amateur writer who emphasizes in exploring mental health and the absurdity of the universe. I'm obsessed with words and I love throwing them together to make sense of the senseless.

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  • Linda Rivenbark3 years ago

    This Haiku does it's job... speaking volumes in 17 syllables. Very effective and touching.

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