The Toast
A poem by Lena. Form created along the way.
Author's Note: The following is the second poem in my self-challenge to write a poem a day. Click here for the first poem in this challenge. Thank you for reading and wish me luck to keep the pace ❤
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Raise your glass
And say a prayer
At a loss for words
This moment will not pass
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Hold your tongue
Take a deep breath
Your heart beating fast
No, this moment won't end
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Keep the tears
And still your heart
Breaking into shards
You know will never mend
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The best man
You try to be
Always the last man
She looks to in the end
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Still you try
And you hold fast
To the hope inside
While love leaves you broken
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Everything
You gave to her
Nothing was enough
Though you try to pretend
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Walk away
Learn to let go
She will walk her path
Find your own way and mend.
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Raise your glass
And say a prayer
You will find the words
And this moment will pass.
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Copyright Lena Folkert 2022
Originally published on Medium
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Copyright Lena Folkert 2022
About the Creator
Lena Folkert
Alaskan Grown Freelance Writer 🤍 Lover of Prose
Former Deckhand & Barista 🤍 Always a Pleaser & Eggshell-Walker
Lifelong Animal Lover & Whisperer 🤍 Ever the Student & Seeker
Traveler 🤍 Dreamer 🤍 Wanderer
Happily Lost 🤍 Luckily in Love
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Comments (4)
That was a great piece!
Heartbreaking and powerful!!💖💕
OMG this line! It was so relatable! Keep the tears And still your heart Breaking into shards You know will never mend
Sending , hugs , love and support