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The Last Line

A Poem

By Atomic HistorianPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read

I’ve been the last line to many

Just another pretty penny

A daring glance

A lark

A shot in the dark

A tree that harkens you to rub against its bark

Because the universe truly does like to play games with our heart

We were never intended to be here so long

That’s why once you reach this point

You reflect

And so much feels wrong

The longer you think about it

And that’s why so many quit

They want out

Some how

Some way

We know that working this long

The pain

Is worth a lifetime of getting away

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Atomic Historian

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  • Grz Colm2 years ago

    Yes, relatable. Particularly like the overall theme and this line “That’s why once you reach this point, You reflect”. ☺️👍

  • Well-wrought! I can dig the sentiment. I sometimes wondered, especially in the midst of office drudgery, if I was past my expiration date, so to speak. However, when I escape the social hierarchy, in quiet solitary moments, or blissful moments of true connection with cherished friends, I feel immortal. Probably something to that...

  • Definitely worth getting away! Loved your poem!

  • Babs Iverson2 years ago

    Your last line sums it up and loved it!!! "Is worth a lifetime of getting away."

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