Freefall

peto

The day she packed her bags to leave 

His lungs decided not to breathe

His head burst with the slamming of the door 

His don't go pleas no longer heard

Her heart set free from being interred 

His whisky glass soaks up another pour

She cast out from her tortured mind

The mess betrayal left behind 

Her lover's arms bring comfort from the cold 

Hope overrides the guilt and sleaze 

Her fingers slowly trace and tease 

The landscape she'll be digging up for gold

He leaves another dingy club

Still reeling from a stripper's snub

The dimly lit back street so damp so dark

A fight earns him a fractured skull 

The blades of love begin the cull

The wounds when stitched display an ugly mark 

She knew she had to take this chance 

The needle asks his vein to dance 

One last waltz on an artificial floor 

Release from life had come so quick 

Her lover learns her latest trick 

A move that has him shaking to the floor 

 

 

  • Author: peto (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 10th, 2024 03:18
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Neilton

    Remarkable work !!

    • peto

      You are very kind Neilton
      I truly appreciate it
      Many thanks

    • Cassie58

      An excellent narrative here peto. A much enjoyed story poem. Action packed and descriptive. Have a good day.

      • peto

        Thank you cassie
        So glad to hear you enjoyed
        Extremely grateful
        Have a belter

      • Mutley Ravishes

        Great work, Peto!

        Water of Life
        Smash the strife

        • peto

          Cheers mutley
          Appreciate your time
          And encouraging comment
          Many thanks

        • Doggerel Dave

          That’s a grim ride, peto. The dark confection you have baked for us to consume, seasoned with illicit chemicals got me in.

          • peto

            Good to hear Dave
            Great to see you here
            Truly appreciate the kind words

          • 2781

            Sounds like murder.

            • peto

              Prove it

              Thank you very much

              • 2781

                Fortunately I don't have to!

              • Christina8

                This is such remarkable work Stevie, shame I missed it!! Your poetic mind wove an interesting tapestry of desire, betrayal and woe. Awesome rhymes! You are fantastic!

                • peto

                  So kind Christina
                  Many thanks as always
                  And of course, your insight is spot on
                  Extremely grateful



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