somewhere out there, somewhen in time,
you and i did not stay the same.
we never fell to our knees.
we held each other fast.
our hearts stayed dust-free.
you ask me now,
"was it good?"
i smile.
"yes."
***
I feel I need to clarify the first line. When I count the syllables in my head, it has 8. But according to the syllable counter Vocal has said they will be using for this challenge, it has 9. Maybe I have a fundamental misunderstanding of how syllables work. Go figure.
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Alivia Varvel
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Gosh I love this! The melancholy, the bittersweet taste - brilliantly done!!
The simplicity of your words radiates a timeless warmth and affection, excellent work, love it, subscribed, thanks for sharing!
The syllable counter is high, lol. It said stovetop is 3 syllables and cliché is 1. Go figure hahahahaha. Loved your Nonet!
Our hearts stayed dust free
Beautiful, Alivia, well done. This captures the, ”what if”, questions that come with heartbreak so well
Absolutely stunning work!