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Separation

Half... way.

By C. Rommial ButlerPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Runner-up in Breakup Nonet Challenge
Edvard Munch, "Separation"

Sometimes I just want to be alone

So I can hurt until I’m numb.

Each palliative gesture

Opens the healing wound.

We're so far apart

We can't over

Extend to

Meet half

Way.

heartbreaksad poetry

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C. Rommial Butler

C. Rommial Butler is a writer, musician and philosopher from Indianapolis, IN. His works can be found online through multiple streaming services and booksellers.

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