I used to believe that you left me
on this shadowy, unmapped path;
but truth treks alongside me,
shows how my wayward heart
left you to wander
long ere your soles
followed a
second
trail.
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AUTHOR'S NOTE:
Thank you so much for reading this nonet! This piece is part of a duo, each one reflecting a sort of opposite side/perspective on a relationship breaking up. I am including the link to the sister-piece here. I hope you enjoy! This prompt is certainly heavy, but I think has drawn out a lot of beautiful honesty and insight in this creative community. Cheers, friends. :)
About the Creator
Gabriel Huizenga
Twas for love of words that I first joined this site:
Poetry, especially, and dear short stories too;
For to live one's best is to read, and to write!
So find me in words here, and I'll find you 💙
Thanks for stopping by! :)
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Comments (6)
Getting a taste of one's own medicine is a closer. It is great to feel justified in the end. Great poem.
This is honestly beautiful. I love self-reflection of the narrator. Well done..
And that's the cause of so many breakups.......neglect leads to the inevitable. Agree, perfect companion pieces. And I like the metaphor here.
Separate trails and tales. Nice work!
Excellent on its own but what a pair! Reflective but distinct too in its tone
Always two sides, Gabriel.