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tainted fall

Colors of fall painted the landscape outside the café window. She was melancholy, for reasons she was more than aware of. The smell of winter’s arrival was blowing in. The grey outside was a swift reminder of exactly what her life had become and it did little to light up the ivory of her skin.

The warm cup of coffee in her hands did little to chase away the cold of her fingers. What has it come to? She thought to herself. Life had turned upside down for her but even now, in the midst of the café that had become part of her morning ritual, she had no emotion. She was empty but there was nothing left to express.

Her thoughts turned to the way things were. The beautiful smile he gave to her and her alone. The goodness of his heart shone bright for her and she was like a moth to a flame. She touched her hand to her cheek. The last thing he had done was kiss her there and swiftly turn from her forever.

She wrapped her silk scarf tightly around her neck before grabbing her coat. Just as she opened the door to face winter’s oncoming her favorite server called back to her, “Have a wonderful day Emma!” It warmed her, “Thanks Adele, you too.” She smiled warmly before heading out into the cold.

The wind had picked up by the time she headed down the street and she dropped her head to avoid the onslaught of nature’s mocking. Suddenly there was a wall in front of her. Startled she began to apologize, “I’m so sorry sir. I wasn’t even paying attention…Daniel.” Shock registered on her face, “I’m so sorry…”

“Don’t worry about it, please excuse me,” his voice without emotion. She smiled nervously, “Of course,” the sadness showing in the corner of her eyes. She walked away from him after that; quickly but as to not give off the impression she was running. When in reality all she could think of was running, as fast as she could.

end of the road

There is an emptiness that

encompasses the soul

when everyone else leaves you

stranded.

When you’re the

only one left standing.

A void, an ache,

a deep and profound

loneliness.

It consumes me now.

Leaves me unsure, doubtful,

bruised.

I look around me, for

any sign of you.

And I find you nowhere in sight.

My heart is beating with

the sting of your

rejection.

And there’s nothing to be done.

No words, no way to right a

wrong.

We’ve reached the

end of our road together.

And the emptiness

encompasses my soul.

freedom

There was a freedom in his voice,
Freedom in knowing I was different now.
No longer bound by chains of hypocrisy.
Freedom in knowing it all came down
             to you and me.
Down to the moment you chose me
             and showed me life.
Because in the end, there's only love...

something consequential

Could the rest of my life
come down to one night?
One act of fate,
Two acts of courage,
Two souls entwined?

In between one and two,
The world fades away
And three brings me to you…