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"Vicennium"

A "Break-up Nonet"

By Adrianne KirkseyPublished about a year ago 1 min read
"Vicennium"
Photo by Fons Heijnsbroek, abstract-art on Unsplash

A nonet is a nine-line poem.

Vicennium: Definition: (plural vicennia or vicennium's) (rare)-A period of twenty years.

In black shades, I knew you were trouble.-9

Something in me, called out to you.-8

You did not recognize me.-7

But, I recognized you.-6

Things started off sweet.-5

But then turned sour.-4

So, I left-3

Widowed.-2

Death.-1

-AK

heartbreak

About the Creator

Adrianne Kirksey

"TURN YOUR PAIN INTO PAPER"

I am just an old soul.

Victor's Daughter- (The Real "AK")

"The Writer of all Wrongs"

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  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Such a sad nonet, but then again, I suppose breaking up is a sad endeavor for most.

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