The Past Will Always Hurt

It’s Only One Nightmare Away

By Chelas MontanyePublished about a year ago • Updated about a year ago • 1 min read

The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli 1781

Incubus flirting to his amuse

Bitterness, anger, and pain stews

Grief, while reflecting past rues

Clashing with love’s new woos

Mending, trust renews

Healing and soothes

Egos bruise

I choose,

Truce

heartbreak love poems

About the Creator

Chelas Montanye

I’m an advocate for education and equal health care. I love satire. I love to express myself through art and writing. Social issues fascinate and astound me. Co-founder of Art of Recycle.

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Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a year ago
That ending was powerful! Loved your Nonet!

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