I see her still and vividly -
She had the chair across from me.
We both were silent and alone
Despite the wealth of company.
Dark hair and arching brows like mine,
Her eyes like brightly glowing coals.
We looked across the table and
We saw into each other's souls.
And in that moment, though 'twas brief
The coals burned red and burst with fire.
I saw her pain as she saw mine,
The lack of and the true desire.
I heard her voice inside my head,
"You don't belong here. Nor do I."
She asked me why I stuck around
As I, in turn, too asked her - Why?
But we both knew the answer well.
Too well. She smiled and looked away.
And I did too. We had our fun
Despite the fact we could not stay.
I left them shortly after that
Or should I say they exiled me?
And now I'm not surprised to hear
Matilda - too - is finally free...
I'm glad for her, my fellow con,
And her successful prison break.
I'm glad for her because I know
The toll that family's "love" can take.
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Love the way you write -- perfectly smooth. I wrote a poem that might interest you. REAL TIME SHORN http://allpoetry.com/poem/1577820
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I really enjoyed reading this. You did a wonderful job.
I didn't expect the ending.
It flowed very well.
I'm sure people can relate.
You did a great job.
Keep up the great writing.
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A very interesting read! I didn't expect just how you'd handle the last stanza.
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Break and run... love the way this one pushes forward. Especially the third stanza; vivid stuff.
Great work, stranger.
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Oh I adore it!! So perfect. So very true for me as well... speaks to me. I love the way you write. So beautifully penned. Splendid!!
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Quite good enjoyed reading
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I like this a lot. Your form is spot on.
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Cool
I think it has a good theme....it's got an old kind of feel to it...
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Superb
'tis a very fine write, indeed. Imagery; rhythm, and rhyme are just fine. Thanks for sharing this one with us.
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