Lo and Behold!
He watched her walk away
a hundred times before
many emphasized
with the slamming of a door.
But then, they’d accidentally meet
and it all would begin again
the promises of love
this time, without the pain.
Yet, it always ended the same old way
him with a broken heart
hurt by what she'd say.
Her, in a rage as she departs.
This time she said she’s leaving for good.
He fears it may be true this time.
Yet, he answers, “Understood”
and tries to tell himself, ”I know her mind.”
The door slams as she leaves with all her stuff.
He listens as she curses his name.
He hopes it’s just another bluff
but somehow he felt he was to blame.
Then Lo and Behold they meet in Spring
and just as he’d been dreading
she shows him her engagement ring
and tells him he's not invited to the wedding.
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Author:
MendedFences27 (
Online) - Published: August 12th, 2024 10:34
- Comment from author about the poem: There are a thousand ways to say, "Goodbye."
- Category: Love
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- Users favorite of this poem: Teddy.15
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Comments6
A sad but all to true story for many. Nicely done
Thanks, SB. It happens a lot.
This made me chuckle, it was the title. A scenario I know well from my 20's , your ending is so funny but maybe it is because I see it from a ladies point of view, I do feel the pain though, brilliant, I'm loving your amusing love poetry 🌹
Thanks, Teddy. How can you laugh when the poor "sad -sack" was sacked. He probably did not want to go to her wedding for many reasons. Sometimes, laughter is the best medicine for a broken heart.
❤️ I'll second that dear Phil.
A thousand ways indeed....🥀I did feel for him, of course...
Can't say enjoyed.....
Reality faced, I suppose.......
Thanks, DD. 1,000 ways or more. Let's not get emotional, he had many chances to choose another path. Sometimes, reality just smacks you in the face.
the coup de grace expertly delivered
Thanks, Neville. The final insult, "You're not invited."
Lord, how this resonates with me. Writing about lost love has been , for me at least, cathartic. Hope the same for you.
Thanks, Dan. Hope you're feeling better.
Very emotive words Phil.
Andy
Thanks, Andy.
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