he was scared not of ghosts
nor monsters with iron nails
guns couldn't invade him
his courage seemed never to fail
and yet, he was brutally broken
when his heart succumbed to lies
she who was once his strength and love
he feared now her goodbyes
Well Written.
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Thanks Amit :-)
DeleteProfound indeed.
ReplyDeleteThank You Dipanwita :-)
DeleteScared goodbyes.. I dread them.. big time!
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Thanks Geetika :-)
DeleteThis is sad.
ReplyDeleteYes it is :-(
DeleteVery well written. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank You Jamshed Ji :-)
DeleteAw. What a twist of fate.
ReplyDeleteI hate goodbyes. :(
The poem well describes the one who faces all challenges with elan but succumbs to the fear of a heartbreak.
ReplyDeleteThanks Somali :-)
DeleteI think you have pinpointed the deepest fear of every man.
ReplyDeleteThank You Bjorn :-)
DeleteSad when a relationship ends like that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary :-)
DeleteSuch a poignant poem.. no doubt it hurts when a relationship goes bad.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful heartfelt sadness...
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna :-)
DeleteLying is poison indeed and spells an end to a trusting relationship. What a sad poem.
ReplyDeleteWell said :-(
DeleteOh yes, the fear of losing the one he loves so much....so well expressed.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherry :-)
DeleteLove can be the greatest gift - and the greatest weapon - a wonderful and insightful poem
ReplyDeleteThank You Jae :-)
DeleteAh, those human attachments...written clear.
ReplyDeleteThanks Humbird :-)
DeleteYes, it is those very personal things which can hurt the most.
ReplyDeleteYou have written on the one fear common to all of us. Beautifully stated.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sara :-)
DeleteAgain a scented flower from you.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully put ! Heartbreak is the greatest Fear !specially, after experiencing it once ...
ReplyDeleteThanks Kokila :-)
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