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The End

A Breakup Nonet

By Gerald HolmesPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Photo by JETBU on Unsplash

It’s said, that all things come to an end

I didn’t believe this was true

Until something changed in you

I saw it in your eyes

Something in me died

The day you said,

"I’m sorry,

I love

Him!"

heartbreak

About the Creator

Gerald Holmes

Born on the east coast of Canada. Travelled the world for my job and discovered that kindness is the most attractive feature in any human.

R.I.P. Tom Brad. Please click here to be moved by his stories.

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  • G. A. Botero8 months ago

    Ouch. That stings.

  • L.C. Schäferabout a year ago

    Oh no 😔 Not autobiographical I hope!

  • Dana Crandellabout a year ago

    A highly emotional piece! Well done, Gerald. I'm going to have to catch up on your work!

  • JBazabout a year ago

    I felt the emotion immediately then the sadness the final lines brought Excellent

  • TheSpinstress about a year ago

    Oh, no. This is so painful, and well executed. Good luck in the challenge!

  • Test2 years ago

    Soul crushing, you packed a great punch in these nine lines!! Great work Gerald!!

  • Those are truly heartbreaking words to hear. Loved your poem!

  • Lana V Lynx2 years ago

    Heartbreak.

  • Paul Stewart2 years ago

    This hits hard, Gerald...Great job!

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    Damn. This is excellent. Well done, Bro.

  • Judey Kalchik 2 years ago

    ouch

  • The Dani Writer2 years ago

    Wow, Gerald! Yours is the first I've read since finding out about the challenge and your talent shows here buddy. Solid!

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