What do you say when the love of your life walks away
Especially after you showed them the way, told them not to stay,
To be on their way, love tossed like a coin into the air
Calling heads or tails as love falls helplessly towards the ground
Its impact felt like a slam to the chest, deep regret
Now a shadow figure seen by the light of the moon
As I lie at night in tear-laden sheets, silent…
Afraid to make a peep for fear of being found alone
I atone for the mistakes I made as my mind replays
Night surrounds, holding me together
As threads of emotion unravel me apart.
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Valerie Vaughn
Valerie Vaughn is a poet, writer, and author. A native of central Pennsylvania, she received her Bachelor's of Arts in History from Mary Baldwin College. She is a contributor to Poets Unlimited, Crossing Genres, and Extra Newsfeed at Medium. Her works appear in narratorINTERNATIONAL Anthologies Volumes 2 and 3, where she is an Editor's Pick Recipient.