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A Breakup Nonet

By M.J. CarlockPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
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maybe i was expecting too much,

thinking i had nothing to lose,

what a pitiful excuse,

in truth, i lost too much,

pouring myself out,

and into you;

what is left

of me

now?

heartbreaksad poetry

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M.J. Carlock

I find that words are powerful; regardless of their form, they carry influence over our lives, and we must wield their power with both wisdom and heart.

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    Written by M.J. Carlock