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A Timid Fugitive

Your courage failed

By Ryan BurkeyPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read

Your brave hand held the keys to my heart,

Then — cowardly — you absconded,

Disappearing with the keys,

Leaving my heart locked up,

Unwanted, unloved,

Unable to

Trust again,

Cob webs

Form

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Ryan Burkey

PNW native. Government analyst by day and a writer, song-writer and musician by night. Writing topics include nature, faith, relationships, and social commentary. Hobbies are traveling, coffee shop vibes, food, and comedy.

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    Written by Ryan Burkey