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Unraveled Seams of Frayed Dreams

With blade sharp tongue his words stung with the pain felt when funeral hymns are sung. In a mournful voice, off key of course, as was his choice in the way he spoke to me. I was blind not to foresee the dagger that soon would be plunged deep into my pulsing heart. His committed sin could not be expunged, for rivers of blood drained from my eyes. There was no fairytale disguise to silence my sighs or hide my fears. Tears were what I used as thread to try stitching closed the unraveled seams of what was the tattered floss of frayed dreams. There was no bewitching magic elixir potent enough to be a fixer that could mend the once upon a time love story of he and I. ~ The End *old pains have healed from apologies made and accepted. Perhaps his sin has been expunged by the hand of our judge.

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Date: 1/27/2024 3:05:00 PM
With each word and every live, I felt deep heartache, betrayal, and pain. I loved 'unraveled seams and frayed dreams'--powerful images that depict the emotions in this poem. The poem was also filled with an undertow of strength and 'moving on.' Well done, Lin...have a splendid evening, Sara
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/27/2024 3:13:00 PM
Thank you ever so much for your gentle thoughts, Sara. It's in times of such despair that we need to find strength within ourselves. Have yourself a nice evening as well.
Date: 1/27/2024 10:16:00 AM
I could feel your pain in this emotional write Lin, thankfully it's now behind you but those painful memories are always there.. Tom
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Date: 1/27/2024 10:20:00 AM
They do show up when least expected sometimes, Tom. Experiences that make us who we are. Thank you.
Date: 1/27/2024 10:09:00 AM
WOW Lin….what a powerful,powerful write…l truly felt the pain of this poem. Im guessing its non-fiction?? Debx
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Date: 1/27/2024 10:19:00 AM
Non-fiction from years ago, Deb. It seems like another lifetime. All is well. Thanks for reading.

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