He wrote her each day
Five word sentences in prose
It flowed like water.
She wrote back each day
Five word poetry in rhyme
It stuck like the earth.
It made them happy
And breathed life into their love
Like air, natural.
Until he left her
His past could not escape him
Fire burned his joy.
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Lisa Akemi
Always in search of ways to articulate, note, and define the heart of the matter. Because it matters. So much. Come find it with me...
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