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That Wondrous Day

His name was Jeff!

By Paul DouglasPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
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That Wondrous Day
Photo by Enzo Tommasi on Unsplash

The scent of mown grass on the summer air

I shade my eyes from the blazing sun

Thoughts of you fill my mind

Of the way you looked that wondrous day.

*

We sat in silence

Our picnic spread before us

Gazing into each other’s eyes

Your face summer tanned my nose was peeling

I got sunburned that wondrous day.

*

But you didn’t.

*

You laughed so much my heart swelled within me

My love for you a bountiful well

Your lips so full, so soft upon mine

I love you still as I loved you then.

*

But you don’t.

*

We spent the next two summers together

Happy almost every single day

But then you came home one awful Sunday

And you told me you’d met someone else.

*

His name was Jeff.

*

You said don’t be sad you’ll find someone better

I was never good enough for you

You’ll meet someone your mother approves off

Someone better than me.

*

And I laughed. Then I cried. Then you left.

sad poetry
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About the Creator

Paul Douglas

I have always loved to write, especially poems and short stories. I also have an abiding love for technology and gaming. I love to share my outlook with others.

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