None saved for us
Letting the fire burn out. A Nonet.
By F Cade SwansonPublished 2 years ago • Updated 2 years ago • 1 min read
Photo by Steve DiMatteo on Unsplash
Our first kiss triggered passionate fire.
We burned hot like young lovers do,
then matured, created sparks:
three beautiful children.
So much love for them;
none saved for us.
Neglected,
our flame
died.
.
About the Creator
F Cade Swanson
Queer dad from Virginia now living and writing in the Pacific Northwest. Dad poems, sad poems, stories about life. Follow me on instagram at @fcadeswanson
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