without love

asking herself why, she
tearfully walked down the
stairs to close the rusting
screen door to her heart

Author notes

prompt: Anberlin quote
"This is the end of everything I am" . . "Broken hearts like promises are left for lesser knowns" . . from 'Hello Alone'

A contest entry

and the orchestra plays on by autarky. 750 points, ended May 30, 2008, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

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autarky
May 30, 2008

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good song, good song. I like how this is only four lines but it really makes an impact. no wasted words here. and what an image! thanks for entering.

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