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The Sad Refrain

A Nonet Poem

By Steve MurphyPublished about a year ago 1 min read

Love at first sight like a Beatles' song,

Turning heads wherever they go.

"Perfect Match," Lovely Couple."

Then comes the night she drops

the bomb: "It's too soon,

I love you, but..."

"Only the

lonely..."

Right?

heartbreak

About the Creator

Steve Murphy

He/Him. A writer & actor living in the Arizona desert. Born in Idaho, have also lived in California, Maui, & Seattle. Married to a creative art quilter and blessed with the companionship of an Airedale Terrier.

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  1. Heartfelt and relatable

    The story invoked strong personal emotions

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  • Marie381Uk 9 months ago

    Lovely poem 🌻🌻🌻 I subscribed to you please add me 🙏🙏🙏💙

  • Bonnie Schubertabout a year ago

    right well said it is until it isn't

  • ReadShakurrabout a year ago

    Enjoyed your nonet

  • Andrea Corwin about a year ago

    What a great twist at the end. I loved your nonet!!

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