Somehow derelict in promises
to have and hold
to love unconditionally
their love became dusty on
foundations of walls
they built
Deserted as the journey
of broken endings unfolded
love lived just this side of
forever
and crashed into that side of
never, crashed into never
Dilapidated dreams turned away
from wisps of hope
buried beneath accusation and apathy
Even with a forced disguise
what was beautiful slowly died
like a smashed flower on the sidewalk
photo: Flickr – Kurt Bauschard
prompts: MadVerse 554, 556, FieryVerse, WyldeVerse 101. 102, LyricScrawl 003
Writing and Reflections 
I hope you haven’t had to go through this but is sounds as if you have… You can only write lines like “smashed into never” unless you’ve been there. I wrote one one forgiveness named “Dusty Crowns ” So I was taken aback on your line of “love became dusty”… Pretty poem… Debbie
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I’m so touched by your kind words. It wasn’t meant to be about me, but I guess words from our pasts sneak into our writing. That was long ago, and thankfully I am in a very happy place now. I’m off to read your poem now. Thank you! Michele
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Wonderful!!! I happy to hear you,too, are happy!!:-) Blessings, Debbie
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Love, love, love “Dusty Crowns.” I didn’t see a place to comment on your site, but I gave it 5 stars. Thanks for sharing!
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It is in little bitty print at the bottom!!I’m so glad you loved it. Yeah!!
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It’s at VERY bottom of the page!! 🙂
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Did you happen to listen to the song”Forgiven Again” at the end of the poem? OMG…
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Just did. Beautiful. Very inspiring.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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