Polished once a gleam
a smile
held upon torched light
flickering until the batteries fade.
Lone a heart
deep sobs echo blank plastered walls
undressed
bare its covering.
Shadows loom ghostly intent
hauntingly beautiful
a figurine
once lay naked in arms.
Framed perfection dances in mind
hollow images
negative hopes once full a dream
cast cold .
Lamented floorboards creaked
sprung passion
desiring times of
once was you and me.








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