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Midnight Approaches

I know the midnight approaches
I sense the void
the darkness in your eyes
I will not forsake it
although maybe I'm mistaken
but my pride cannot afford surprise

your touch no longer lingers
your kiss has lost it's warmth
orphaned in frigid wastelands
abandoned in the storm

The arrangement was for espousal
for better,  for worse
The sweet by and by
but the best laid plans
of mice and men
often go awry

Bewitched by the possible certainty
of public humiliation
Petrified by the certain possibility
of personal degradation

I proudly end what we began
so many, many years ago
trying to beat you to the punch
and sadly let us go

Through tear filled eyes
I discovered
much, much too late
that she was never leaving me
It was cancer
taking her away







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  • Fallen-Thumper
    July 4

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    wow the last stanza left me speechless and this is amazing. i could feel alot from it. amazing. A heartfelt write
    thank you for entering


  • Edie gold member
    February 11
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    What a beautifully heartfelt write. Your feelings positively seep through the screen. Thank you.


    • tombruize
      February 11
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      Thanks

      I am pleased that you enjoyed this write. Thank you for the compliment.


  • Brigid-goddess
    February 10

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    "Through tear filled eyes
    I discovered
    much, much too late
    that she was never leaving me
    It was cancer
    taking her away"

    absolutely left me speechless... I wouldnt change a thing... You captured your hurt and pain perfectly...


  • poetryality silver member
    February 3
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    Oh My!


    The last line left me with my mouth agape. How sad. Even in the loss of death, there is anger and always grief. We suffer seven stages of grief when we lose someone we love. Seems yours are all wrapped into one well-written poem. This is great musing poet. The sadness here is engulfing.



    Much Love & Many Blessings ♥

    Renee

    • tombruize
      February 6
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      Thank you

      Comments like this are the fuel for the vehicle that carries my words over and across the freeways of doubt... Thank you so much.

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