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This Isn't a Love Story
Gradual, our friendship
Just a few words here and there,
To full conversations about
Life and love and everything in between
We became the best of friends
Laughing and teasing each other in the halls
“Accidentally” brushing shoulders
Making excuses to be physical in any way
Looks turned into stares,
Nudges turned into us leaning on each other,
Without either of us noticing,
We fell for each other, hard and fast.
One text led to 1000 within days.
One phone call could last 4 hours for no reason.
Meeting every day in the same place between periods
Just to talk for a few minutes…
After months of playing around,
One kiss changed it all.
We were hooked.
Inseparable, even.
Or so we thought.
But then again, this isn’t a love story, is it?
He fell for someone else
Just as I fell for him.
Hard and fast
A heartbreaking realization.
With few words, we were done.
Nothing left but a shattered soul
And the grief of losing my dearest friend
And just as quickly as we became lovers,
We became strangers, once more.
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MermaidMaster
Thu, 2024-01-18 00:02
hi kristen!
hi kristen!
i’m sorry to hear you’ve been going through a breakup! they are always so hard. unfortunately i can relate. but on a brighter side- this poem translates your feelings so well and is very well written :)
<3
Kristen H.
Thu, 2024-01-18 07:22
Thank you!
I think we can all relate to this to some degree. Thank you for your kind words :)
Candlewitch
Thu, 2024-01-18 08:10
Dear Kristen,
within the ending are my favorite lines...somehow, living through this makes us stronger... and our eyes are forever opened!
*hugs & wishes, Cat
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Kristen H.
Thu, 2024-01-18 08:52
Thank you...
For your kind words! If everything happens for a reason, I'm looking forward to seeing what the reason is.
Candlewitch
Thu, 2024-01-18 08:55
me too...
yes I too,, would like to know the reason for several occurrences in my life!
*Hugs, Cat
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