Not long ago I walked alone

anna_noday

I fastened my coat – the air got chilly –

I tried to catch the firefly – but it burned me,

How could I be so silly?

I followed the marks – worn out hearts,

My legs were fatigueless – nonetheless

The mess I left behind will find me again,

And I’ll summon the placid pain.

I lost myself to love you better –

After black clouds, I reckon clear weather –

I lost the opportunity

To be your gravity.

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dusk arising December 19th, 2021 11:27
I read in your words the pains of a love's ending made more especially painful when so much effort was made to put right a partners wrongness.
It is through being in situations which are wrong for us that we may learn to recognise when the right one faces us. Not easy though is it. And we must beware of becoming bitter.
- anna_nodayDecember 21st, 2021 04:16
  Yes, you're absolutely right. Thank you for your insight:)

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